ACQUAINTANCE

Bacon, Francis
It is good discretion not to make too much of any man at the first; because one cannot hold out that proportion.

Horne, George
It is expedient to have acquaintance with those who have looked into the world, who know men, understand business, and can give you good intelligence and good advice when they are wanted.

Johnson, Samuel
If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone; one should keep his friendships in constant repair.

I love the acquaintance of young people because in the first place, I don't like to think myself growing old. In the next place, young acquaintances must last longest, if they do last; and then young men have more virtue than old men; they have more generous sentiments in every respect.

Lavater, John Caspar
Three days of uninterrupted company in a vehicle will make you better acquainted with another, than one hour's conversation with him every day for three years.

Never say you know a man till you have divided an inheritance with him.

Smith, Alexander
If a man is worth knowing at all, he is worth knowing well.