Subject: People » Friends

A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.

(1866 – 1944) American writer, newspaper columnist, playwright & humorist

Sewing Circle: Where friendship hangs by a thread.

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

One good reason to only maintain a small circle of friends is that three out of four murders are committed by people who know the victim.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author

The best accessory a girl can have is her best friend.

(1981 – ) heiress, socialite, media personality & model

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

(1944 – 1992) American author

He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

I got my period today; I’m happy ’cause most of my friends got it when they were 13.

(1961 – ) American stand-up comedian

A friend in need is a pest.

(1925 – ) English actor

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

Friend: A good friend is like a good bra… hard to find, supportive, comfortable, and always close to your heart.

She is such a good friend that she would throw all her acquaintances into the water for the pleasure of fishing them out again.

(1754 – 1838) French prime minister & diplomat

I was the kid next door’s imaginary friend.

(1956 – ) American comedian

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

Friends are God’s apology for relations.

(1889 – 1949) British writer & journalist

A lifelong friend is one you haven't borrowed money from yet.

(1914 – 1953) Welsh-born poet & writer

It's wonderful to meet so many friends that I didn't used to like.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

When you are down and out something always turns up – and it is usually the noses of your friends.

(1915 – 1985) stage & film actor & director

Champagne for my real friends, and real pain for my sham friends.

(1949 – ) American singer-songwriter, composer & actor

My neighbor has a circular driveway… he can’t get out.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

One good reason to only maintain a small circle of friends is that three out of four murders are committed by people who know the victim.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author