Words of Wisdom: Celebrating Friendship Day with Timeless Quotes

Friendship is one of the greatest blessings one can ever receive in life. It is a relationship that is not determined by chronological time, physical distance and situation. Although it is said that actions speak louder than words, people always find suitable phrases to reflect their feelings and friendship perfectly. That’s why I have compiled a list of famous friendship quotes that will help to accentuate the importance of friendship and the feeling of having friends.

Funny Friendship Quotes

Allow me to begin with a small dose of levity. For, as we know, laughter is often considered to be the best medicine and at any rate, one of the best methods of strengthening the friendly relations.

"Some people come into your life and make such a positive impact that you can’t help but wonder if they were sent to you from above. Those people are your friends." - Unknown

"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

"I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light." - Helen Keller

Inspirational Friendship Quotes

Friendships are performance motivators and as such friendships can positively motivate individuals for achievement. These quotes make one comprehend the significance of friendship as a natural cure.

"The only way to have a friend is to be one." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages." - Friedrich Nietzsche 

"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out." - Walter Winchell  

Heartfelt Friendship Quotes

Below are the examples of authentic quotes that express richness and passion of the friendship. They pull us back to what really matters in our life.

"There is nothing better than a friend unless it is a friend with chocolate." - Linda Grayson

"Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they're always there." - Unknown 

"I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light." - Helen Keller  

Philosophical Friendship Quotes

Little in life is more valuable than friends which occasionally make us think about the essence of life. These quotes make one come up with something to think about.

"The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it." - Hubert Humphrey

"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'" - C.S. Lewis

"The best mirror is an old friend." - George Herbert  

Final Words

You may find these quotes heartwarming and we hope you had a good time with our collection on friendship quotes. Which one of them do you think has touched your soul most? Please leave your comments and some of the best friendship quotes that you have come across.

And do note that ‘the best is yet to come; do not just read about friendship; practice it! This culture requires individuals to freely make nice gestures to their friends and loved ones today.