Do you prefer to have few close friends to have a large number of casual ones?

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Is it better for you have one or two close friends than to have a large number of casual acquaintances? why? Men are social creatures no matter how solitary he wishes to be. In terms of this idea, friends have natually been part of our life. We gather at times or occasionally with friends, inform each other latest occurances or even ask for help. In the matter of making friends, people hold various attitude towards this. Some long for solid friends whom they can trust or sacrifice for based on the saying that a friend in need is a friend indeed; while some prefer to stay in a group of friends to have fun, to pursue their hobbies. If I were to decide, I would not regard it as a matter of "either-or" choice but both choice. For those who are convinced that those indeed friends are real friends, they may argue that casual acquaintances are only "party" friends. In Chinese culture, we call it "jiu-rou" friends, which means that such people can only share happiness and dine with, have fun with but they scatter away as fast as they can once you are in trouble. Here, I want to point out that the mentality behind this is the desire to get help from others. when the person you call friends turns down or refuses your request, they are probably not your friends any more because you find them not solid and loyal enough as you expect. while for me, I think to have a few close friends is good enough. But never count on too much on them. If they are willing to offer their warm hands or patience to listen to your stories, that's cool. But if they fail to give as you execpt, I should say live with it. After all, no one owe much to you.