The persuasion of a friend is a strong thing.  Homer quotes To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it. Homer quotes Wise were the kings who never chose a friend till with full cups they had unmasked his soul, and seen the bottom of his deepest thoughts. Homer quotes Business, you know, may bring money, but friendship hardly ever does. Jane Austen quotes Friendship is the finest balm for the pangs of despised love. Jane Austen quotes Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace. John Fitzgerald Kennedy quotes Great souls by instinct to each other turn, demand alliance, and in friendship burn. Joseph Addison quotes Talking with a friend is nothing else but thinking aloud. Joseph Addison quotes A friend that you buy, will be bought from you. Proverb quotes True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self, and in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions. Joseph Addison quotes | 
