Subject: People » Friends

How do people make new mates?… asking for a friend.

Comedian & writer

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

(1944 – 1992) American author

One thing your friends will never forgive you is your happiness.

(1913 – 1960) French-Algerian author, philosopher & journalist

When I was a kid, I had two friends, and they were imaginary and they would only play with each other.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.

(1812 – 1870) English novelist

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

Sewing Circle: A group of women who needle each other.

I meet so many people; I don’t even know some of my friend’s names.

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

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

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

It is important to our friends to believe that we are unreservedly frank with them, and important to friendship that we are not.

(1913 – 1983) journalist & author

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

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

Your best friends are those who speak well of you behind your back.

(1920 – 2001) American writer & humorist

I am a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president

I’m a controversial figure: my friends either dislike me or hate me.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

We cherish our friends not for their ability to amuse us, but for ours to amuse them.

(1903 – 1966) English writer

Ask anybody over 30 – if they tell you they have more than 10 friends, you know they’re counting co-workers.

American comedian & television host

It is not necessary to have enemies if you go out of your way to make friends hate you.

(1902 – 1963) Danish actor

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

(1933 – 2006) politician

An old friend will help you move; a good friend will help you move a dead body.


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