Friendships can literally change the world. Nations have been built upon them, dynasties have been ruined from them. Families have been melded together through the laughter, joy and time spent building friendships. A famous thought that has circulated for years is that you are the sum of the five closest people to you. Cicero, a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer and philosopher who served his country in 63BC shared this wisdom on friendship. “Now friendship may be thus defined: a complete accord on all subjects human and divine, joined with mutual goodwill and affection.” Or as Winnie the Pooh stated, “It’s not what we have, but who we have.” Friendship makes life sweeter, more fulfilling and helps us reach the stars.