It was in their friendship they just wanted to run forever, shadow and shadow.

God, how we get our fingers in each other's clay. That's friendship, each playing the potter to see what shapes we can make of each other.

First of all, it was October, a rare month for boys.

Who are your friends? Do they believe in you? Or do they stunt your growth with ridicule and disbelief? If the latter, you haven't friends. Go find some.

Why is it," he said, one time, at the subway entrance, "I feel I've known you so many years?"
"Because I like you," she said, "and I don't want anything from you.

A true friend does not take over and a true friend never tells you to lead you do it together.