That was the only way he could win respect and friendship.
Perhaps that was the key to winning his friendship, she thought- finding common ground.
I can assure her that she has won our interest, attention and friendship.
I believed that these fine gifts should win his friendship to us, but such was not to be.
"You cannot win friendship at the point of a sword," I said.
Indeed, some have gone back there to work, doing much the same civic action that won their friendship originally.
I was very happy to be able to offer him my food, which brought back his strength and won me his friendship.
I think he wants to show his friendliness toward you and to win your friendship.
There was no way he could win their respect or friendship, since those were reserved for men with human bodies and limitations.
The captured Julia's heart would have liked, but only wins their friendship.