" A brother is a first friend and a second father. "

— Unknown

" Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say good night till it be morrow. "

— William Shakespeare

" A brother is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit. "

— Unknown

" A friend to all is a friend to none. "

— Aristotle

" I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine. "

— Song of Solomon 6:3

" If you are afraid of being lonely, don't try to be right. "

— Jules Renard