I would rather have a few really close friends.

For me it's not by how many it's by how much we mean for each other
friendship is a realtion like any other kind of realtion (Value) is every thing
it's the real engine of any healthy realition so more we were valued for each other more we will be very close no matter what.

Beer and pizza?

Ihave a few really close friends. Have made some friends here. Met one. Hope to meet more.

A handful of long standing friends is best. They know where the bodies are buried; you don't have to explain anything. That said, I do like the thrill of meeting new people.

Quality over quantity every time. Most casual friends are fairweather friends - they won't be there when you need them even if you have always been there for them.

I'd rather have a few really close friends, but can sometimes be harder to do, depending on one's circumstances.

I used 2 want lots of friends, now all I want is a few good ones I can always trust.

Quality over quantity

A few really close friends is the only way to go for me.
Casual friends won't have your back, and stick with you through thick and thin.
They probably won't even help you move.