Friendship Quote by John Irving

“Friendship lasted longer than love because the former never made tall claims or empty promises. All it did was be there when love wasn't.”

— Mitali Meelan

“Lovers who fell in love being friends. Friends who always wanted more.”

— J. Daniels

“Maybe in some relationships there was so much history that fondness and guilt and curiosity and familiarity remained separate elements and could never be…

— Katherine Heiny

“Better to be friends forever, than to be lovers for a moment.”

— Lilliana Anderson

“Love is always more than friendship.”

— Will Advise

“It's better to have a few faithful friends than numerous shallow friendships.”

— Jonathan Anthony Burkett

“Friendships don't last forever, but make sure you make the most of them before it's gone.”

— Crystal

“My entire notion of friendship altered when I depended on someone for more than just the pleasant passing of time.”

— Courtney Milan

“I just think that I screwed up what could have turned into a more significant relationship, or at least a lasting friendship.”

— Emily Giffin

“We became friends, I suppose, because we lived close to each other and it suited us and because when you are young friendships go…

— Aminatta Forna

“We were friends who realized they didn’t want to be without each other. We were the other’s opposite in many ways but also so…

— Kiera Cass

“The quality of our close relationships matters more than, say, whether we're in a committed a romantic relationship or have lots of friends.”

— Sam Owen