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Cultivate the friendships of thy youth; it is only in that generous time
they are formed.

--_Thackeray_.

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Companions I have enough, friends few.

--_Pope_.

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Friendship is steady and peaceful; not much jealousy, and no
heartburnings. It strengthens with time, and survives the smallpox and
a wooden leg. It doubles our joys, divides our griefs, and warms our
lives with a steady flame.

--_Reade_.

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Friendship above all ties doth bind the heart,
And Faith is Friendship in its noblest part.

--_Earl of Orrey_.