Top 272 Most Famous Friendship Quotes with Images Ranked by Users

Discover a curated collection of beautiful Friendship Quotes with images. All quotes have been ranked by users.
One’s life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, ...
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One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.

This quote means that our lives have value if we express care, concern, and kindness for other people’s lives. The quote suggests we can express...
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The essence of true friendship is to make allowance for another’s little lapses.
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The essence of true friendship is to make allowance for another's little lapses.

This quote means that true friendship involves being understanding and forgiving when the other person makes mistakes. It suggests that although people make occasional mistakes,...
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Love is a friendship set to music.
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Love is a friendship set to music.

This quote means that love is like a good friendship, but it has an extra layer of intensity and passion to it. It’s like a...
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Friendship is the complete explanation of what a Cheetah Girl is – if you have that true frien...
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Friendship is the complete explanation of what a Cheetah Girl is - if you have that true friendship, you can conquer anything you want.

This quote suggests that when you have strong, honest, and supportive friends, you can achieve anything you want. It means that true friendship is essential...
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Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.
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Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.

This quote means that how strong a friendship is does not depend on how long two people have known each other. It does not matter...
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A gang is the same as a wolf pack; gang members do not use their energies in friendship with one ano...
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A gang is the same as a wolf pack; gang members do not use their energies in friendship with one another, for they do not know what friendship is. If they are united, it is by the common bond of a desire to attack their world.

A gang is like a wolf pack in the sense that the members do not form strong relationships with each other, as they do not...
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I have a loyalty that runs in my bloodstream, when I lock into someone or something, you can’t...
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I have a loyalty that runs in my bloodstream, when I lock into someone or something, you can't get me away from it because I commit that thoroughly. That's in friendship, that's a deal, that's a commitment. Don't give me paper - I can get the same lawyer who drew it up to break it. But if you shake my hand, that's for life.

This quote means that when someone or something earns the speaker’s loyalty, they can always count on it. This loyalty is strong and unbreakable, even...
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India-Seychelles relations have been characterized by close friendship, understanding and cooperatio...
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India-Seychelles relations have been characterized by close friendship, understanding and cooperation.

This sentence is saying that the relationship between India and Seychelles is strong and cooperative. It means that the two countries are friendly towards each...
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In those early years in New York when I was a stranger in a big city, it was the companionship and l...
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In those early years in New York when I was a stranger in a big city, it was the companionship and later friendship which I was offered in the Linnean Society that was the most important thing in my life.

This quote is talking about the speaker’s early years in New York City. During those years, the speaker was a stranger in a new place...
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That was the day I began cutting classes and returning to TV tapings; it ultimately led to a friends...
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That was the day I began cutting classes and returning to TV tapings; it ultimately led to a friendship with Johnny O, and an increasing fascination and respect for what he did.

This quote is about a person who began cutting classes to attend television show tapings. This person then became friends with someone named “Johnny O”...
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I loved my 17 years with R.E.M., but I’m ready to reflect, assess and move on to a different p...
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I loved my 17 years with R.E.M., but I'm ready to reflect, assess and move on to a different phase of my life. The four of us will continue our close friendship, and I look forward to hearing their future efforts as the world's biggest R.E.M. fan.

This quote is spoken by Mike Mills, an original member of the band R.E.M., as he announced his departure from the band. In this quote,...
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The second one, the joint Truth and Friendship Commission, which we started now with Indonesia, that...
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The second one, the joint Truth and Friendship Commission, which we started now with Indonesia, that is the one that has been criticized; its terms of reference call for providing amnesty for those who cooperate in telling the truth. It does not lead to prosecution.

This quote refers to an agreement between East Timor and Indonesia to set up a joint Truth and Friendship Commission. The purpose of this Commission...
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Sweat makes good friendship cement.
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Sweat makes good friendship cement.

This quote means that working hard together strengthens relationships. When people put effort into a task, it often brings them closer together. Working together towards...
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Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius,...
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Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship.

This quote means that if something is neat, it can lead to it being organized. However, it is much harder to make something attractive, which...
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I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship, and tenderness, which is inflamed by a...
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I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship, and tenderness, which is inflamed by a single female, which prefers her to the rest of her sex, and which seeks her possession as the supreme or the sole happiness of our being.

This quote is talking about being passionately in love with someone. The love includes a strong desire to be with the person, a strong friendship...
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Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.
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Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.

Love is when two people are inspired by each other’s beauty and decide to become friends. It is an attempt to build a strong bond...
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I had a friend where it turned out that she hated my guts, all through our friendship. I thought she...
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I had a friend where it turned out that she hated my guts, all through our friendship. I thought she was my best friend, and then, in high school, she turned on me and had sordid affairs with all of the people that I'd dated. It was less hurtful because I was in high school, so it was more like, 'What's wrong with you? Gross!'

This quote is about a person who had a close friend in high school that they thought was their best friend. They later discover that...
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I have long enjoyed the friendship and companionship of Republicans because I am by instinct a teach...
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I have long enjoyed the friendship and companionship of Republicans because I am by instinct a teacher, and I would like to teach them something.

This quote means that the speaker enjoys being friends with Republicans and has a natural inclination to share knowledge with them. The speaker derives satisfaction...
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‘Shake It Up’ definitely teaches kids about the importance of reaching for your dreams a...
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'Shake It Up' definitely teaches kids about the importance of reaching for your dreams and setting high goals. It also teaches great lessons about friendship and family.

The quote means that “Shake It Up” (a TV show), teaches children that it is important to aim high, dream big and never give up...
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Show me a genuine case of platonic friendship, and I shall show you two old or homely faces.
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Show me a genuine case of platonic friendship, and I shall show you two old or homely faces.

This quote suggests that platonic (non-romantic) friendships are often between two people who are either old or unattractive. It is implying that people who don’t...
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To want friendship is a great fault. Friendship ought to be a gratuitous joy, like the joys afforded...
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To want friendship is a great fault. Friendship ought to be a gratuitous joy, like the joys afforded by art or life.

This quote means that it is wrong to desire friendship. Friendship should be seen as something that brings joy without expecting anything in return, just...
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Happiness is understanding that friendship is more precious than mere things, more precious than get...
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Happiness is understanding that friendship is more precious than mere things, more precious than getting your own way, more precious than being in situations where true principles are not at stake.

This quote indicates that true happiness comes from understanding and appreciating the importance of friendship. It’s more valuable than material objects, having what you want,...
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I really wasn’t even aware that Batman and Superman had this kind of grudging friendship.
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I really wasn't even aware that Batman and Superman had this kind of grudging friendship.

This quote refers to the relationship between Batman and Superman in popular culture. In comics, movies, and other mediums, Batman and Superman are often portrayed...
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For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.
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For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.

This quote is saying that offering prayer to God is the same thing as being friends with God. It suggests that the relationship between God...
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A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest ...
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A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies.

This quote is telling young people to act responsibly both at home and in public. At home, they should be diligent, obedient and loving towards...
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True friendship ought never to conceal what it thinks.
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True friendship ought never to conceal what it thinks.

This quote means that in a true friendship, you should always be honest and open about your thoughts and feelings. You should never hide the...
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Friendship may, and often does, grow into love, but love never subsides into friendship.
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Friendship may, and often does, grow into love, but love never subsides into friendship.

This quote means that friendship can develop into love, but once love is present in a relationship, it can never go back to just friendship....
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The fact is, with every friendship you make, and every bond of trust you establish, you are shaping ...
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The fact is, with every friendship you make, and every bond of trust you establish, you are shaping the image of America projected to the rest of the world. That is so important. So when you study abroad, you're actually helping to make America stronger.

The quote means that when you make friends or build relationships with people, you are showing the world what America is like. By doing things...
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Some people are willing to betray years of friendship just to get a little bit of the spotlight.
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Some people are willing to betray years of friendship just to get a little bit of the spotlight.

This quote is saying that some people value fame or attention more than they do loyalty or friendship. They may take certain risks or make...
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If we listened to our intellect, we’d never have a love affair. We’d never have a friend...
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If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.

This quote means that if we rely solely on our logical or rational side, we will rarely take any risks and therefore miss out on...
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The lust and attraction are often a given in a romance novel – I want to dig into the elements...
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The lust and attraction are often a given in a romance novel - I want to dig into the elements of true friendship that form a foundation for a solid, gonna-last-forever romantic relationship.

This quote means that the author wants to explore the idea of a successful, long-lasting romantic relationship. Rather than focusing on the physical aspects of...
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Moral science is better occupied when treating of friendship than of justice.
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Moral science is better occupied when treating of friendship than of justice.

This quote means that when it comes to teaching moral lessons, it is better to focus on friendship rather than justice. This is because it...
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Meg Ryan is a beautiful and courageous woman. I grieve the loss of her companionship but I’ve ...
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Meg Ryan is a beautiful and courageous woman. I grieve the loss of her companionship but I've not lost the friendship. We talk all the time and that was what our connection was about. She has a wonderful mind and we just like a chat.

This quote is saying that although the speaker has lost a close companion in Meg Ryan, they have not lost their friendship. They still talk...
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The strong bond of friendship is not always a balanced equation; friendship is not always about givi...
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The strong bond of friendship is not always a balanced equation; friendship is not always about giving and taking in equal shares. Instead, friendship is grounded in a feeling that you know exactly who will be there for you when you need something, no matter what or when.

This quote is saying that true friendship is not about keeping an exact balance between what each person gives and takes. A strong bond of...
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Be true to yourself. Make each day a masterpiece. Help others. Drink deeply from good books. Make fr...
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Be true to yourself. Make each day a masterpiece. Help others. Drink deeply from good books. Make friendship a fine art. Build a shelter against a rainy day.

This quote is encouraging people to be themselves and make the most out of each day. It’s saying that we should make meaningful connections with...
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It may happen sometimes that a long debate becomes the cause of a longer friendship. Commonly, those...
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It may happen sometimes that a long debate becomes the cause of a longer friendship. Commonly, those who dispute with one another at last agree.

This quote means that when two people have a long and involved discussion or argument, it can actually help them become closer friends. They may...
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One look at an email can rob you of 15 minutes of focus. One call on your cell phone, one tweet, one...
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One look at an email can rob you of 15 minutes of focus. One call on your cell phone, one tweet, one instant message can destroy your schedule, forcing you to move meetings, or blow off really important things, like love, and friendship.

This quote is saying that if you take a look at an email or receive a call, tweet, or instant message, it can take away...
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I usually give a book 40 pages. If it doesn’t grab me by then, adios. With young adult books, ...
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I usually give a book 40 pages. If it doesn't grab me by then, adios. With young adult books, you can usually tell by Page 4 if it's worth the time. The author establishes the conflict early, sometimes in the first sentence. The themes of hope, family, friendship and overcoming hardship appeal to most everyone.

This quote is about judging books for young adults. The quote suggests that when reading books meant for a young adult audience, the reader should...
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On the relationship side, if you teach people to respond actively and constructively when someone th...
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On the relationship side, if you teach people to respond actively and constructively when someone they care about has a victory, it increases love and friendship and decreases the probability of depression.

This quote means that if you help people to show positivity and support to someone they care about when they have a success or achievement,...
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Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship – never.
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Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship - never.

This quote means that friendships often develop into romantic relationships, but it is not common for a romantic relationship to turn into a friendship. In...
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We want ‘Doll & Em’ to be something we’re proud of. We’d love to do anot...
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We want 'Doll & Em' to be something we're proud of. We'd love to do another series, but it's not the be-all and end-all. Our friendship is the be-all and end-all.

This quote means that the goal of the show “Doll & Em” is to make something that the creators feel proud of, but their friendship...
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I would have told him that I appreciated his friendship through the years and that I had learned a l...
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I would have told him that I appreciated his friendship through the years and that I had learned a lot from him. I really loved Frank like you do a brother.

This quote is saying that the speaker had a close relationship with Frank, who was more like a brother to them. The speaker is expressing...
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When I was working on my first novel, ‘The Quilter’s Apprentice,’ I knew I wanted ...
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When I was working on my first novel, 'The Quilter's Apprentice,' I knew I wanted to write about friendship, especially women's friendship and how women use friendship to sustain themselves and nurture each other.

This quote refers to the author’s motivation for writing their first novel, “The Quilter’s Apprentice”. The author wanted to explore the subject of friendship, particularly...
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I’m friends with Taylor Swift, and I am tired of people asking me questions about our friendsh...
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I'm friends with Taylor Swift, and I am tired of people asking me questions about our friendship. When I post a picture of us on Instagram, I'm posting a picture of me and my friend.

This quote means that the speaker is annoyed that people are constantly asking them questions about their friendship with Taylor Swift when they post a...
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It is impossible to preserve my friendship with people who are allegedly leaders when they are attac...
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It is impossible to preserve my friendship with people who are allegedly leaders when they are attacking their own people, shooting at them, using tanks and other forms of heavy weaponry.

This quote means that it is not possible to keep a friendship with people who are in authority when those people are using violence and...
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There are a lot of musicians I’ve met on Twitter where it was like, ‘Hey, I like your mu...
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There are a lot of musicians I've met on Twitter where it was like, 'Hey, I like your music' - and then I ended up meeting them and it turned into a friendship.

This quote is about the power of connecting with people over the internet. It is saying that the musician met people through Twitter and connected...
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Very different from eros is philia, a serene love much more akin to friendship, with its reciprocal ...
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Very different from eros is philia, a serene love much more akin to friendship, with its reciprocal kindnesses. You love each other for the happy experiences and pleasures you share.

Philia is a calm and peaceful kind of love, similar to friendship. You show love and kindness to one another because you both enjoy each...
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The best time to frame an answer to the letters of a friend, is the moment you receive them. Then th...
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The best time to frame an answer to the letters of a friend, is the moment you receive them. Then the warmth of friendship, and the intelligence received, most forcibly cooperate.

This quote is saying that when you receive a letter from a friend, it is the best time to write your response. At this moment,...
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Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these tw...
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Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting.

This quote means that in order for a friendship to be successful, both parties need to love and respect each other. If either love or...
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If we are to judge of love by its consequences, it more nearly resembles hatred than friendship.
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If we are to judge of love by its consequences, it more nearly resembles hatred than friendship.

This quote means that if we are looking at the effects love has, it is more similar to the effects of hatred than it is...
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What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robb...
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What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun. A true friend is more to be esteemed than kinsfolk.

This quote is saying that friendship is a very important part of life, and it is even more important than family. It is saying that...
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Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to l...
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Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.

This quote is about being a good friend. It suggests that in order to be a good friend, you must be aware of when the...
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The beginning of a friendship, the fact that two people out of the thousands around them can meet an...
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The beginning of a friendship, the fact that two people out of the thousands around them can meet and connect and become friends, seems like a kind of magic to me. But maintaining a friendship requires work. I don't mean that as a bad thing. Good art requires work as well.

The quote is suggesting that forming a friendship requires effort, just as creating good art requires effort. Initially it may appear like magic when two...
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Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is o...
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Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.

This quote is saying that friendship is not necessary for survival, and in fact, surviving is what gives friendship its value. Friendships bring joy and...
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I’ve always wanted to be a mom because I want to give a kid all of the magical gifts my mom ga...
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I've always wanted to be a mom because I want to give a kid all of the magical gifts my mom gave to me, such as love and friendship. She and I had this incredible connection that was so unbelievable.

This quote is saying that the speaker has always wanted to be a mother because they would like to give a child the same things...
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In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an e...
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In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.

This quote means that everyone will go through difficult times in life, when they feel down and unmotivated. During these times, something or someone can...
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Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.
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Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

This quote means that friendship is like a shadow that grows longer as life goes on. As we get older, friendship becomes more important and...
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I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about our friendship. The only th...
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I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about our friendship. The only thing I won't do is change the essence of my work.

This quote means that the person is willing to do anything to make their friend, Art, happy. This can include an array of actions such...
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The real test of friendship is: can you literally do nothing with the other person? Can you enjoy th...
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The real test of friendship is: can you literally do nothing with the other person? Can you enjoy those moments of life that are utterly simple?

This quote means that the best way to test the strength of a friendship is to spend time together doing nothing. This includes enjoying moments...
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Love is blind; friendship closes its eyes.
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Love is blind; friendship closes its eyes.

This quote means that when you are in love, you turn a blind eye to the faults of your partner, and your friendship with that...
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Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.
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Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.

This quote means that friends are there for you when you are going through a difficult time, and not just when you are feeling happy...
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Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.
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Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.

This quote is saying that love is the only thing with enough power to change somebody who is against you into someone who is on...
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The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.
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The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.

This phrase means that friendship and love can be the most powerful healing force. It suggests that when we experience love and friendship, our emotional...
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Friendship is Love without his wings!
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Friendship is Love without his wings!

This quote means that friendship is a strong feeling of emotional attachment, care and loyalty that is similar to love, but does not have the...
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It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.
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It's the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.

This quote is talking about the people who are always there for you no matter what. This means that it’s the people in your life...
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It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.
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It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.

This quote means that because old friends have known each other for a long time, they can be comfortable being their true selves around each...
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Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendsh...
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Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing.

This quote means that friendship impacts our lives more profoundly than love does. In a romantic relationship, love may become about obsession and taking from...
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Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but ...
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Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but no friendship.

This quote is saying that it is not possible for men and women to just be friends with each other. It suggests that the most...
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Never be afraid to meet to the hilt the demand of either work, or friendship – two of life&#82...
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Never be afraid to meet to the hilt the demand of either work, or friendship - two of life's major assets.

This quote means that one should not be scared or shy away from meeting the requirements or expectations of either work or friendship. Work and...
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Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasti...
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Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship.

This quote is saying that in order to have a happy marriage, it is not enough to just be in love. In order to make...
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We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we cre...
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We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone.

This quote means that everyone starts and ends life alone, but our relationships with others can make us feel like we are with other people....
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It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.
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It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.

This quote is saying that it is not a lack of love and affection between two people in a marriage that makes them unhappy, but...
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