“There is no surer foundation for a beautiful friendship than a mutual taste in literature.”
“The greatest and most important thing in the world is founded on weakness. This is a remarkably sure foundation, for nothing is surer than that the people will be weak.”
“Mutual confidence is the pillar of friendship.”
“There must be a stronger foundation than mere friendship or sexual attraction. Unconditional love, agape love, will not be swayed by time or circumstances. ”
“If we would build on a sure foundation in friendship, we must love our friends for their sakes rather than for our own.”
“Practically all the relationships I know are based on a foundation of lies and mutually accepted delusion.”