Best friend Quote by Mark Twain
““And went on thinking. And got to thinking over our trip down the river; and I see Jim before me all the time: in the day and in the night-time, sometimes moonlight, sometimes storms, and we a-floating along, talking and singing and laughing. But somehow I couldn’t seem to strike no places to harden me against him, but only the other kind. I’d see him standing my watch on top of his’n, ’stead of calling me, so I could go on sleeping; and see him how glad he was when I come back out of the fog; and when I come to him again in the swamp, up there where the feud was; and such-like times; and would always call me honey, and pet me and do everything he could think of for me, and how good he always was; and at last I struck the time I saved him by telling the men we had small-pox aboard, and he was so grateful, and said I was the best friend old Jim ever had in the world, and the ONLY one he’s got now; and then I happened to look around and see that paper.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The River Adventure", 1885
The narrator reflects on a companion who provides comfort and support through varied circumstances, yet the relationship remains complex.
In simple terms: A friend offers steady support despite changing conditions.
Value consistent companionship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- travel
- adversity
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reliance on others with self-reliance?
- What aspects of support are truly beneficial?
The narrator’s view may idealize the companion, overlooking personal agency.