"It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship." ― Sidonie Gabrielle Colette Topic(s): Friendship More From Sidonie Gabrielle Colette "Be happy. It’s one way of being wise." "A woman who thinks she is intelligent demands the same rights as man. An intelligent woman gives up." "Total absence of humor renders life impossible." More In Friendship "The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend."― Henry David Thoreau "Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I’d probably choose success."― Sting "It is not so much our friends’ help that helps us, as the confidence of their help."― Epicurus