Subject: People » Friends

And now, I’m pleased to introduce the star of the film Gladiator, and a man I like to call a close, personal friend, but he told me not to…

(1945 – ) comedian, actor, writer, playwright & musician

Good hospitality is making your guests feel at home, even when you wish they were.

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

Anybody can sympathize with the sufferings of a friend, but it requires a very fine nature to sympathize with a friend’s success.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

There’s nothing simpler than avoiding people you don’t like; avoiding one’s friends, that’s the real test.

(1934 – ) English actress

Friendship is not possible between two women, one of whom is very well dressed.

(1944 – 1992) American author

I’ve always said that in politics, your enemies can’t hurt you, but your friends will kill you.

(1933 – 2006) politician

A friend in need is a pest.

(1925 – ) English actor

I'm not buddy-buddy with the players. If they need a buddy, let them buy a dog.

(1931 – ) American baseball player & manager

You know how your friends are all morons, and they got the stories wrong all the time?… it’s the same here with the Bible.

(1960 – ) American stand-up comedian & writer

Before borrowing from a friend, decide which you need most.

When our friends get into power, they aren’t our friends any more.

All I need is room enough to lay a hat and a few friends.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

I had a friend who was a clown and when he died, all his friends went to the funeral in one car.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

One sure way to lose another woman’s friendship is to try to improve her flower arrangements.

writer

When a man’s best friend is his dog, that dog has a problem.

(1927 – 1989) author, essayist & environmentalist

Friend: A person who listens attentively while you say nothing.

You want a friend in Washington?… get a dog.

(1884 – 1972) 33rd U.S. president

A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success!

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist

Friends: There are two kinds of friends – those who are around when you need them, and those who are around when they need you.

May God defend me from my friends; I can defend myself from my enemies.

(1694 – 1778) French author, humanist & satirist

Friends come and go, but enemies accumulate.