The mark of Friendship is not that help will be given when the pinch comes (of course it will) but that, having been given, it makes no difference at all.

Certainly, Lu. Whatever you like,' said Peter unexpectedly. This was encouraging, but as Peter instantly rolled round and went to sleep again it wasn't much use.

Those who do not think about their own sins make up for it by thinking incessantly about the sins of others.

Only the skilled can judge the skillfulness, but that is not the same as judging the value of the result.

Nobody who gets enough food and clothing in a world where most are hungry and cold has any business to talk about 'misery.'

Affection would not be affection if it was loudly and frequently expressed; to produce it in public is like getting your household furniture out for a move. It did very well in its place, but it looks shabby or tawdry or grotesque in the sunshine.

True friends... face in the same direction, toward common projects, interests, goals.