“Make sure the important people in your life know how important they are before it’s too late.” – Unknown

“Friends are family you get to choose.” – Unknown

“A true friend sees the first tear, catches the second, and stops the third.” – Unknown

“My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” – Henry Ford

“Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” – Bill Watterson

“I think what makes our marriage work amid all the glare is that my husband is my best friend. He inspires everything in my life and enables me to do the best that I can. I want to hang out with him more than anyone.” – Faith Hill

“A stranger stabs you in the front; a friend stabs you in the back; a boyfriend stabs you in the heart, but best friends only poke each other with straws.” – Unknown

“When we first talked to each other
I knew we would always be friends.
Our friendship has kept on growing
And I’ll be here for you to the end.

You listen when I have a problem
And help dry the tears from my face.
You take away my sorrow
And put happiness in its place.

We can’t forget the fun we’ve had
Laughing ’til our faces turn blue.
Talking of things only we find funny
People think we’re insane-If they only knew!

I guess this is my way of saying thanks
For catching me when I fall.
Thanks once again for being such a good friend
And being here with me through it all.” – Rachel Ellis

“There comes a point in your life when you realize who really matters, who never did, and who always will.” Unknown

“A friend is someone who can see the truth and pain in you even when you are fooling everyone else.” – Unkown

“If you’re alone, I’ll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I’ll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I’ll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I’ll be your smile… But anytime you need a friend, I’ll just be me.” – Unknown

“A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.” – Unknown

“Friendship isn’t about whom you have known the longest… It’s about who came, and never left your side…” – Unknown

“The words that escape a friend’s mouth are “I’ll be there when you say you need me” but the words that are unheard from a true friend’s heart are “I’ll be there… whether you say you need me or not.” – Unknown

“Because once upon a time, we were best friends. And, yes, there’s been a lot of bad stuff in between. But none of that matters right now, okay? You need me, I’m there. Any time, any place, anywhere.” – Dawson Leery, Dawson’s Creek

“When it hurts to look back, and you’re afraid to look ahead, you can look beside you and your best friend will be there.” – Unknown

“Its really amazing when two strangers become the best of friends, but it’s really sad when the best of friends become two strangers.” – Raphnie

“A true friend…
-Accepts you as you are
-believes in you
-calls you only to say “hello”
-doesn’t give up with you
-admires all sides of your personality
-forgives your mistakes
-helps you
-encourages you to try it again
-makes a difference in your life
-says nice things about you
-offers his/her support
-understands you
-tells you the truth
-never judges you
-explains things you don’t understand
-walks by your side
-calms down your fears
-shouts if necessary, if you don’t want to listen
-raises you spirit.” – Unknown

“Of all the friends I’ve ever met, you’re the one I won’t forget and if I die before you do I’ll go to heaven and wait for you.” – Unknown

“If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn’t jump with them, I’d be at the bottom to catch them.” – Unknown

“Friendship is like standing on wet cement. The longer you stay, the harder it’s to leave, and you can never go without leaving your footprints behind.” – Unknown

“Anyone can make you smile or cry
But it takes someone special to make you smile
When you already have tears in your eyes” – Unknown

“Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” – Albert Camus

“I believe in angels, the kind that heaven sends. I’m surrounded by angels, and I call them my best friends.” – Pamela Daranjo

“Somewhere, there is someone who dreams of your smile and finds in your presence that life is worthwhile. So when you are lonely, remember it’s true; somebody, somewhere is thinking of you.” – Phil

“#001 – I can tell you anything and you won’t be shocked.
#004 – When I’m really down you cry with me.
#023 – I’d trust you with my life and you’d trust me with yours.
#033 – We have private jokes.
#038 – I take pleasure in your competence.
#051 – I know your moods so well that I know exactly when to press you to tell me what’s wrong- and when to leave you in peace.
#052 – You’re honest but tactful. Usually.
#054 – If I’m way out of line, you tell me.And when I’m doing a good job, you tell me that too.
#065 – You think I’m smart, capable, clever and pretty. You’re my one-woman cheering section.
#094 – Sometimes we’re under a lot of stress and we snap at each other.Look, these things happen between friends. We get past it.
#098 – You send me encouraging e-mails at critical moments and I send them to you, too.
#109 – You stop me firmly when I start apologizing for things that aren’t my fault.
#110 – You bring your problems to me and let me help you solve them.
#122 – We don’t look alike and we don’t sound alike- but we think alike on all the important things and that’s what counts.
#124 – You make room for me in your life, even when your life is crowded and busy.
#125 – I’m not embarassed to cry in front of you.
#128 – I admire your self-control: You actually think before you speak.
#132 – I appreciate how you ferret out my secrets when I really want to tell you but can’t quite bring myself to do it.
#139 – No one else gives me the total attention you do, when I have a problem or just need to talk.
#142 – I never felt that any of our arguments or disagreements would end our friendship.
#160 – When I’m procrastinating hopelessly, you give me the push I need to get going.
#175 – You know my dark side and I know yours. No judgments.
#183 – I don’t have to watch what I say when we’re talking, the way I do when I’m talking with certain other people. And you know who I mean.
#209 – Somtimes you give me tough love when I really need gentle love- but I know that’s because you’re worried about me.
#215 – There are a few dicery things lurking in my past and you’re the only one who knows about them- but you don’t hold them against me.
#226 – You love to laugh.
#230 – You’re better than a sister: No sibling rivalry.
#248 – You laugh at my jokes.
#249 – You always know the right thing to say.
#252 – Sometimes you don’t have time for me. That might make me sad or hurt for a while, but hey, you’ll be back.
#274 – Your love for me is as unconditional as mine is for you.
#300 – One hug from you is worth 10 from any other friend.
#366 – You never get clingy, but you don’t mind if I occasionally do.
#460 – You’re an angel on my shoulder.
#463 – We take pride in each other’s accomplishments.
#466 – We’ve hit a few rough spots, but with love and patience we smoothed them out.
#477 – Secrets are secrets and we’d never reveal each other’s.
#486 – The good, the bad and the ugly- we’ve been through them all and we’re still friends.
#500 – You may misbehave, I may misbehave, but best friends accept best friends, misbehavior and all. That’s how it is.” – Lorraine Bodger, 500 Reasons Why You’re My Best Friend