I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson considerdifferencefriend Change image and share on social
It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it. Zora Neale Hurston bearcoffeecream Change image and share on social
A friendship between Germany and Israel didn't always seem natural. Reuven Rivlin friendshipgermanyisrael Change image and share on social
My book 'Ali Pasha' tells the true story of a young sailor Henry Friston, who, in the hell-fire of battle, forms an unusual friendship. Michael Foreman alibattlebook Change image and share on social
There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth. Chanakya bitterfriendshipinterest Change image and share on social
The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity. Ulysses S. Grant adversitycherishdark share on social
Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books - especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day. John Wooden artbibleblessing share on social
Often the magical elements in my books are standing in for elements of the real world, the small and magical-in-their-own-right sorts of things that we take for granted and no longer pay attention to, like the bonds of friendship that entwine our own lives with those of other people and places. Charles de Lint attentionbondbook share on social
We have to rise above bad fortune. We have to be in the good and enjoy the good, study and work and adventure and friendship and community and love. Joshua Prager adventurebadcommunity Change image and share on social
If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down. Ray Bradbury affairbuildbusiness share on social