“On the death of a friend, we should consider that the fates through confidence have devolved on us the task of a double living, that we have henceforth to fulfill the promise of our friend's life also, in our own, to the world.
“There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself - an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly
“There are moments in life when all we can bear is the sense that our friend is near us; our wounds would wince at the touch of consoling words, that would reveal the depths of our pain.
“There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage.