Books and friends should be few but good."

"A friend in need is a friend indeed."

"A good friend is my nearest relation."

"A hedge between keeps friendship green."

"God defend me from my friends; from my enemies I can defend myself."

"Love is blind; friendship closes its eyes."

"Love is blind. Friendship tries not to notice."

"The best of friends must part."

"Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead."

"To have a friend, be a friend."