Eustace Budgell — English Writer born on August 19, 1686, died on May 04, 1737

Eustace Budgell was an English writer and politician... (wikipedia)

Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.
Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting.