True friendship is never ...

True friendship is never serene.
 Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne

Quotes from the same author

We like so much to hear people talk of us and of our motives, that we are charmed even when they abuse us.
 Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne
there are some people who never acknowledge themselves in the wrong; God help them!
 Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne
We are never satisfied with having done well; and in endeavoring to do better, we do much worse.
 Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne
It is freezing fit to split a stone.
 Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne
Oh Dear! How unfortunate I am not to have anyone to weep with!
 Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne