Ambrose Bierce Friendship Quotations

Future. That period of time in which our affairs prosper, our friends are true and our happiness is assured.

Acquaintance. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to.

TRUCE, n. Friendship.

EXPOSTULATION, n. One of the many methods by which fools prefer to lose their friends.

BEGGAR, n. One who has relied on the assistance of his friends.

ANTIPATHY, n. The sentiment inspired by one's friend's friend.

Think twice before you speak to a friend in need

Friendship: A ship big enough for two in fair weather, but only one in foul.

That part of your friend which it is your privilege to contemplate in your adversity