Alive Quote by Claire Messud

If you’re reading to find friends, you’re in deep trouble. We read to find life, in all its possibilities. The relevant question isn’t ‘Is…

— Claire Messud

“For heaven’s sake, what kind of question is that? Would you want to be friends with Humbert Humbert? Would you want to be friends…

— Roxane Gay

“Are your friends as good as MY friends? I can discern the nod of of assent but doubt it. My own friends are far…

— Flann O'Brien

Don't go around asking the question, 'Is this character likeable?' and expect that to be compatible with serious literary endeavours. That's not what it's…

— Claire Messud

A character with true potential and uniqueness is a character without friends

— TheUnknown101

Friendship is held to be the severest test of character.

— Anonymous

The companionship of dead writers is a wonderful form of live friendship.

— Julian Barnes

He is a real friend who assists in time of danger.

— Ritu Ghatourey

What's a friend for if not to face almost certain death with, eh?

— Katie MacAlister

“Have you ever had a friend in need whose only request was the gift of your presence? When major life changes happen or tragedies…

— Susan C. Young

To the query, ''What is a friend?'' his reply was ''A single soul dwelling in two bodies.''

— Aristotle

He is a friend indeed who proves himself a friend in need.

— Plautus