The friendship quotes on this page capture the essence of this all important relationship. Unlike family, you choose your friends. Like a lover, a friend is someone you invite into your life. Friendship is a privilege--although you have many acquaintances in life, you may have few true friends.
Friendship is a privilege. Often times we find out who are friends are when things are tough. It's the people who stick by us, who guide us through rough waters, who inspire us when we are down that we can count as friends. Although you may grieve the betrayal of someone you counted as your friend, know that it's better to know that to be betrayed again. Perhaps my favorite friendship quote on this page comes from my therapist husband, Larry Ramirez: "A friend brings out the best in you." Use this to guide your determination as to whom you call a friend.
Quote 1:
"A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him, I may think aloud."
Quotation 2:
"A Brother may not be a Friend,
but a Friend will always be a Brother."
Quote 3:
"A friend brings out the best in you."
Quote 4:
"Be a Friend to thyself, and others will be so too."
Quotation 5:
"Best friend, my wellspring in the wilderness!"
Quote 6:
"A friend is a second self."
Quote 7:
"My foul-weathered friend."
Quote 8:
"The only way to have a friend is to be one."
Quotation 9:
"Your friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you."
Quote 10:
"A friend in need is a friend indeed."
