“Far and near friends knew this house; for he whose home it was had much acquaintance in the world”
Homer
“A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.”
Chinese Proverbs
“A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends”
George Washington
“Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.”
Rabindranath Tagore
“Cultivate solitude and quiet and a few sincere friends, rather than mob merriment, noise and thousands of nodding acquaintances”
William Powell
“My best Acquaintances are those With Whom I spoke no Word— The Stars that stated come to Town Esteemed Me never rude Although to their Celestial Call I failed to make reply— My constant—reverential Face Sufficient Courtesy.”
Emily Dickinson
“What is meant by a "knowledge of the world" is simply, an acquaintance with the infirmities of men”
Charles Dickens
