"True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance." ― Henry David Thoreau Topic(s): Friendship Tags: afford, friendship, knowledge More From Henry David Thoreau "I have thought there was some advantage even in death, by which we mingle with the herd of common men." "There is more of good nature than of good sense at the bottom of most marriages." "Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind." More In Friendship "Time makes friendship stronger, but love weaker."― Jean de la Bruyere "My films are always concerned with family, friendship, honor, and patriotism."― John Woo "Sixth grade was a big time, in my childhood, of hoops and friendship, and coming up with funny things."― Adam Sandler