“Life is a sweeter, stronger, fuller, more gracious thing for the friend's existence, whether he be near or far. If the friend is close at hand, that is best; but if he is far away he is still thee to think of, to wonder about, to hear from, to write to, to shar life and experience with, to serve, to honor, to admire, to love. ”

“He who loves the coming of the Lord is not he who affirms that it is far off, nor is it he who says it is near, but rather he who, whether it be far off or near, awaits it with sincere faith, steadfast hope, and fervent love.”

“Life is still as never was,One Seems dead yet still is alive.Man frets for things, things he can buy,All's for sale but not life.Life is there when a friend is there,A friend like you worth more than life.”

“He wondered if he might be in love, but realized it was far more likely he was dying.”

“You’re my best friend, Shmuel,’ he said. ‘My best friend for life.”

“He looked down and did something quite out of character for him: he took hold of Shmuel's tiny hand in his and squeezed it tightly."You're my best friend, Shmuel," he said. "My best friend for life.”