Quotes on Real Friendship

Here and there, human nature may be great in times of trial, but generally speaking it is its weakness and not its strength that appears in a sick chamber; it is selfishness and impatience rather than generosity and fortitude, that one hears of. There is so little real friendship in the world! – and unfortunately' (speaking low and tremulously) 'there are so many who forget to think seriously till it is almost too late.

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

To find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.

If you want others to like you, if you want to develop real friendships, if you want to help others at the same time as you help yourself, keep this principle in mind: Become genuinely interested in other people.

True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island... to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.

You can always tell a real friend: when you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job.

Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.

Acceptance is the universal currency of real friendship. . . .It does not warp or shape or wrench a person to be anything other than what they are.

The worst solitude is to have no real friendships.

My father always used to say that when you die, if you've got five real friends, then you've had a great life.