Friendship can take many shapes, whether it’s through romantic connections, close bonds, or a mix of both. Deep and meaningful friendships are often considered the pinnacle of relationships, providing us with a safe haven to express our true selves.

While actions are often said to be more powerful than words, there are times when we may wish to articulate our love and appreciation for our closest companions. Quotes can serve as a meaningful way to do just that.

Here is a collection of quotes celebrating friendship:

50 quotes on friendship

• “A day without a friend is like a pot without a drop of honey.” – Winnie the Pooh
• “A friend is someone who knows all about you and still cares.” – Elbert Hubbard
• “No one is your friend (or family) if they demand your silence or deny your growth.” – Alice Walker, “In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens: Prose”
• “The most wonderful realization true friends make is that they can grow apart without separating.” – Elisabeth Foley
• “Surround yourself with people who challenge and motivate you; spend quality time with them to transform your life.” – Amy Poehler, “The Art of Inside Out”
• “Friendship is a highly underrated remedy.” – Anna Deavere Smith
• “Words are easy, like the wind; genuine friends are rare.” – William Shakespeare, “The Passionate Pilgrim”
• “A friend is someone with whom you can truly be yourself.” – Frank Crane
• “True friends remain united in spirit even if they’re apart.” – L.M. Montgomery, “Anne of Green Gables”
• “In a complex world, the simple gift of friendship is attainable for us all.” – Maria Shriver
• “The best reflection of oneself is an old friend.” – George Herbert
• “True friends can walk in different directions but still be side by side.” – Josh Grayson
• “It’s quick to wish for friendship, but cultivating it takes time.” – Aristotle
• “Extraordinary friends are hard to come by, tough to leave, and impossible to forget.” – G. Randolf
• “Friendship is never coincidental.” – O. Henry, “Heart of the West”
• “Each friend opens up a new realm within us; a world that may not have existed before they entered our lives, birthing new connections.” – Anais Nin
• “In good times, our friends know us; in bad times, we discover our friends.” – John Churton Collins
• “Friendship enhances happiness and lessens sorrow by sharing joy and halving grief.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero
• “Friendship is like the finest wine.” – Edward Young
• “A true friend sees the good in you, even when aware of your flaws.” – Bernard Meltzer
• “Just one rose can be my entire garden; one true friend can be my universe.” – Leo Buscaglia
• “Friends are those precious souls who inquire about our well-being and genuinely listen to our response.” – Ed Cunningham
• “Friendship is that golden thread connecting hearts across the globe.” – John Evelyn
• “I’d do anything for my real friends. I love fully and without reservations; that’s simply my nature.” – Jane Austen, “Northanger Abbey”
• “Time and distance do not diminish friendship.” – Tennessee Williams, “Memoirs”
• “Life’s greatest treasures are our cherished old friends.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr.
• “You’ll never have to seek out true friends or true love.” – Mandy Hale
• “It’s not diamonds but your best friends who truly shine bright.” – Gina Barreca
• “I always felt that the wonderful privilege, solace, and joy of friendship was that one needn’t explain anything.” – Katherine Mansfield
• “A best friend is the one who arrives when the rest of the world walks away.” – Shannon I. Adler
• “There are three things that become more valuable with age: seasoned wood, beloved books, and cherished friends.” – Henry Ford
• “Friends should resemble books—few, yet carefully chosen.” – C.J. Langenhoven
• “We should be thankful for those who bring us joy; they are the enchanting gardeners who help our souls bloom.” – Marcel Proust
• “Many people will come and go in your life, but only real friends leave lasting impressions in your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
• “Friendship is a complex bond that cannot be easily explained; it’s not a lesson taught in school. If you haven’t grasped the essence of friendship, you haven’t truly learned anything.” – Muhammad Ali
• “Life can be harsh and dismal without a best friend.” – Sarah Dessen, “Someone Like You”
• “True friendship takes time to develop.” – George Washington
• “How much goodness can a day hold? That depends on how well you live it. How much love can a friend give? It depends on how much you share.” – Shel Silverstein, “A Light in the Attic”
• “Every life needs some room to breathe. It allows space for wonderful things to come in.” – Sarah Addison Allen, “The Peach Keeper”
• “If you have two friends in a lifetime, you’re fortunate. If you have one good friend, you’re incredibly blessed.” – S.E. Hinton
• “True friendship prevails through time, distance, and silence.” – Isabel Allende
• “A friend recognizes the melody of my heart and reminds me of it when I forget.” – Donna Roberts
• “True happiness comes not from the quantity of friends but from their value and selection.” – Ben Johnson
• “Friendship is love without wings.” – George Gordon Byron
• “Friends cherish each other’s aspirations. They are supportive of one another’s dreams.” – Henry David Thoreau, “A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers”
• “I’m profoundly grateful for friendship; it enhances life remarkably.” – L.M. Montgomery, “Anne of Avonlea”
• “That’s what best friends do: reflect and reveal your heart.” – Kristin Hannah, “Firefly Lane”
• “A friend is someone who steps in when others leave.” – Walter Winchell
• “A good friend is a link to life – a tie to memories, a guide to the future, and a source of sanity in a chaotic world.” – Lois Wyse
• “True friends are like stars; you may not always see them, but you know they are always present.” – Christy Evans