When two people meet, neither of them thinks anything of it, it’s just a social run-in at first. It’s invisible in the moment, however, as time passes, continuous interaction with each other can turn a simple acquaintance into a life-long friendship. As reflected in these friendship quotes, there are many ups and downs to an otherwise naturally easy-going bond.
If you’re wondering what might be the best quote on friendship, this list might be of help. Quotes from poets like Oscar Wilde and fighters (both in and out of the ring) like Muhammad Ali, the collective knowledge accumulated here just might paint a picture of what exactly friendship is, be it just for a friend or a best friend. And at the same time, perhaps it might help you understand this strong bond between two people or simply give you words with which you should be able to express your love to your friend.
The best quotes a friendship can give birth to are gathered here, so dig in and share the ones you like the most with your friends. Just to show your appreciation for their company and existence in your life.
#1
“Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.”– Albert Camus
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#2
“Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who walked into your life, said, “I’m here for you”, and proved it.”
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“Anybody can sympathize with the sufferings of a friend, but it requires a very fine nature to sympathize with a friend’s success.” — Oscar Wilde
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“Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” – Muhammad Ali
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#5
"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart." – Eleanor Roosevelt
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"Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer." – Ed Cunningham
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#7
“You know what sucks about getting older? Your friends have known you for way too long. They’ve got too much on you. I want friends who still lie to me because they don’t want to hurt my feelings. I sadly kind of mean that.” – Nick Miller, "New Girl"
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#8
“A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.” — Bernard Meltzer
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#9
“Friendship takes work. Finding friends, nurturing friendships, scheduling face time, it all take a tremendous amount of work. But it’s worth it. If you put in the effort, you’ll see the rewards of positive friends who will make your life extraordinary.” – Maya Angelou
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#10
"It's not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters." – Unknown
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#11
"The language of friendship is not words but meanings." – Henry David Thoreau
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#12
“There are three things that grow more precious with age; old wood to burn, old books to read, and old friends to enjoy.” — Henry Ford
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#13
“A single rose can be my garden… a single friend, my world.” – Leo Buscaglia
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#14
“A good friend is a connection to life — a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world.” — Lois Wyse, "Women Make the Best Friends: A Celebration"
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#15
“A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success!” – Doug Larson
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#16
“I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.” — Robert Brault
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#17
“Friends joke with one another. ‘Hey, you’re poor. Hey, your momma’s dead.’ That’s what friends do.” – Michael Scott, "The Office"
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#18
“It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.”– Marlene Dietrich
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#19
"A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden." – Unknown
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#20
"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." – Maya Angelou
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