To enjoy the privilege of having a friend, you have to accept the responsibility of being a friend. That involves a commitment ​ — you feel an obligation to care about your friend.
बायबलमध्ये वर्णन केलेल्या मैत्रीसंबंधांपैकी सर्वात उल्लेखनीय मैत्री दावीद व योनाथान यांची आहे.