Best Friend Sayings and Quotes


A best friend is someone who goes beyond the average friend, but explaining these special people can be difficult.  You can use these best friend sayings for a greeting card messages, wish, or verse when you are writing to a best friend. 

These best friend sayings could be quoted in a speech also to make a point about a great friend.  A Bible quote about best friends is even included for it's wisdom.  These may be useful for Facebook updates or tweets.

  1. No one receives the title of best friend without putting forth some effort and sacrifice in the currency of time and energy.
  2. Be cautious of any man who claims to be the best at anything, even if he is your best friend.
  3. Man’s best friend may be canine, but man is still much more intrigued by the female species.
  4. “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24) (Bible Quote)
  5. Your best friend is whichever friend has the largest and best T.V. during football season. (funny best friend saying)
  6. A best friend will still like you more than anyone else will when you are totally honest.
  7. Your best friend will defend you even when your own other friends turn on you.
  8. A man’s flashlight is his best friend in the darkness.  He holds his grasp tightest when in need.
  9. Friends come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but you’ll have to choose for yourself which one is best for you.  Then you will have your best friend.
  10. Sometimes you don’t get to choose your best friend.  They seem to choose you.
  11. Never tell your best friend of his status, lest he take advantage of you in his high position. (Wise best friend saying)
  12. One good friend is worth a dozen acquaintances who won’t be there when you need them.
  13. A true friend will hurt you today to save you more pain tomorrow.
  14. Friends are like the many branches of a tree.  You usually have just one that is grounded and rooted deeply in your life.
  15. Know a man’s character by looking at his company. Know the condition of his soul by looking at his best friend.
  16. Anyone who pushes and claims to be your best friend is likely an enemy in disguise.