The proper office of a friend is to side with you when you are in the wrong

A friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you just the same

There is an old-time toast which is golden for its beauty. "When you ascend the hill of prosperity may you not meet a friend.

Do something everyday that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.

I'm unqualified for anything else. I'm barely qualified for this.

Words in haste do friendships waste.