Subject: People » Friends (Page 2)

To find out a girl’s faults, praise her to her girl friends.

(1706 – 1790) American statesman, author, scientist & inventor

True friends stab you in the front.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

Optimist: The sort of man who marries his sister’s best friend.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

I don’t want to lose weight; my tongue and my taste buds are the only friends I got.

American stand-up comedian

The only difference between friends and lovers is about four minutes.

writer, website creator

We thought it was a bad idea you guys got married, but we didn’t feel like we could say anything because it was open bar.

(1974 – ) American stand-up comedian

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

(1903 – 1966) English writer

Love is staying up all night with a sick child… or a healthy adult.

(1939 – ) British journalist, comedian, writer & media personality

I was the kid next door’s imaginary friend.

(1956 – ) American comedian

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

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

(1934 – ) English actress

If you help a friend in need, he is sure to remember you… the next time he’s in need.

I know we were buddies because he threatened to kill me on no fewer than three occasions, and he did that only to his friends.

(1935) British film director, producer & food critic

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

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

I always like to know everything about my new friends, and nothing about my old ones.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

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

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

Comedian & writer

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


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

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

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

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

No one is completely unhappy at the failure of his best friend.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host