There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
As frost to the bud, and blight to the blossom, even such is self-interest to friendship; for confidence cannot dwell where selfishness… — Martin Farquhar Tupper Copy Share Image
True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self, and in the next, from the friendship and conversation… — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image