You can always tell a real friend: when you’ve made a fool of yourself he doesn’t feel you’ve done a permanent job. – Laurence J. Peter

If a friend is in trouble, don’t annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it. – Edgar Watson Howe

Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, Id probably choose success. – Sting

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable. – Dave Tyson Gentry