Here are 25 of the best quotes about friendship, true friends, best friends, old friends and new friends!
I hope these friendship quotations and bestie reminders inspire you to take time today to appreciate the friends who have been there for you.
Studies show that enjoying good friendships not only improves your happiness. Enjoying close friendships help you to stay healthier – and even live longer.
My definition of a good friend…
I wrote a bestselling book about friendship called “Friends Forever Whenever Wherever”! Inside I share what makes for a good friend.
I believe a good friend is someone who doubles the good times, and halves the bad times. Plus a true friend is someone who is there for you – when you need someone to talk. Or when you say you don’t need to talk – but really kinda do.
“Friends Forever Whenever Wherever” shares both wise and humorous insights about friendship. Plus, this beautifully illustrated gift book will help to inspire your friends with words of encouragement – while making them laugh so hard they snort their Caramel Macchiato out their nose.
25 Best Quotes About Friendship
I personally designed each of these friendship quotes – and tried to include a wide range of sayings about close friends, loyal friends, forever friends etc. Some of these friendship quotes are funny reminders. And some of these quotes about friendships are deep, poignant quotes on friendship which will make you smile and think.
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Stop holding onto people who keep letting go of you. Pay attention to faithful people. The ones you don’t have to impress. People who always have your back. And those who love you with no strings attached.
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A good friend is someone who is there for me when I’m glad or sad – who I can laugh madly with or cry badly with. – Karen Salmansohn
- When you’re done reading these quotes about friendship, send a text to a good friend! Tell them you adore them! Include one of these loving friend quote posters!
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Good friends can communicate without words – just facial expressions. -Karen Salmansohn
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I’d rather have an enemy who admits that they hate me, than a friends who secretly puts me down. – Karen Salmansohn
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People who still enjoy going on walks and talking for hours are my favorite. – Karen Salmansohn
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One of my favorite things: good conversation with good friends. – Karen Salmansohn
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Friendships that have survived the test of time and change are the absolute best. – Karen Salmansohn
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A true friend is there during stormy times. Many friends will be there when times are good. It’s during stormy times you find out who has your back – and your umbrella. -Karen Salmansohn
- Share these fun friendship quotes via Instagram and tag your best friends!
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True friends say good things behind your back and bad things to your face.
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Some people will only be there for as long as you have something they need.
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Good friends buy you food. Best friends eat your food.
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You don’t need a certain number of friends. You just need a number of friends you can be certain about.
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Kind people are my kinda people. – Karen Salmansohn
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No bird can fly without opening its wings. And no one can love without opening their heart. – Mark Nepo
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There’s a telepathy between some hearts where no words are needed and all is understood. – Karen Salmansohn
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I appreciate people who are honest in a warmly direct way. There’s less hurt, stress and surprise battles to be fought. And more communication, understanding and peace of mind. – Karen Salmansohn
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I love deep conversation with someone who truly understands me. – Karen Salmansohn
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Never ignore someone who loves you and cares for you because one day you might wake up and realize you lost the moon while counting the stars.
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Many people will be good to you during sunny times. It’s in the storms of life you find out who really cares.
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My favorite people are those I can think out loud in front of. – Karen Salmansohn
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I’m not perfect. I make mistakes. And I appreciate those who stay with me after knowing who I truly am.
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The best friendships are those that have survived the test of time, conflict and change. – Karen Salmansohn
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Surround yourself with cheerleaders not fear leaders. – Karen Salmansohn
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It’s the best feeling when someone tells you how much you mean to them.
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Dear Awesome Friend, Please stay in my life forever because you are one of the best things to happen to me.
Bonus Quote About Friendship
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How a person reacts to your sadness says a lot about how long they’re going to be in your life.
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