I had three chairs in my house; one for solitude, two for friendship, three for society.Henry David Thoreau
True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.Henry David Thoreau
There is danger that we lose sight of what our friend is absolutely, while considering what she is to us alone.Henry David Thoreau
It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.J. K. Rowling
Few friendships would survive if each one knew what his friend says of him behind his back.Blaise Pascal