10 Friendship Quotes To Share On International Friendship Day

Friendship quotes to enjoy and share with loved ones.

10 beautiful friendship quotes

No matter where we live, friendship is universal. Our friends offer love, laughter, and a shoulder to cry on.

Celebrate your best friends today by sharing these beautiful friendship images and friendship quotes with them.

International Friendship Day

The United Nations International Day of Friendship champions friendships between countries, cultures and individuals across the world.

For children living in extreme poverty, this day is particularly special, as a friend can be a source of strength, support and social development. We’d like to invite you to consider sharing the gift of sponsorship today with one child – and start a friendship that is sure to change your life and theirs for the better. 

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Friendship

“A friend loves you at all times.” Proverbs 17:17 [ERV]

A friend loves you all the time

This verse reminds us that our friends are always there to love us through good and bad times.

Best friends

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

My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me

What an amazing definition of a best friend and something to guide our best friend goals.

Sweet friendship

“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” Proverbs 27:9b [MSG]

friendship refreshes the soul

Nothing tastes sweeter than a catch up with a friend over a cup of tea.

True friends

“A true friend sticks by you like family.” Proverbs 18:24b

true friends stick by you like family

Do you have a friend that’s more like a brother or sister to you? Why not share this with them.

Good friends

“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” Thomas Aquinas

There is nothing on earth more prized than true friendship

Let’s always remember to keep investing in our friendships. 

Friendships matter

“We didn’t realise we were making memories, we were just having fun.” Winnie the Pooh.

friends making memories

This cute friendship quote reminds us of the of joy friendship brings.

Friends together

“We change the world when we meet the needs of others.” Kristen Welch

best friend quotes friends meeting each others needs

Whether we extend love to a friend in need or a stranger, through these small acts of friendship we can make the world a better place.

Encouraging friendship

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 27:17 reminds us we’re not meant to be alone. A friend is someone who helps shape and refine our character.

laughing through friendship

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” Charlie Chaplin

Good friends laughing

We love this image of friends laughing in Nicaragua. Does it remind you of your best friends? Take a moment to share this post with them.

Real friends

“Distance cannot matter – ours is a friendship of the heart.” Mary Anne Radmacher

real friends

Through the exchange of letters Compassion sponsors build beautiful friendships with their sponsored children. Some even have the privilege of meeting them face-to-face during a sponsor visit.

You can start a friendship today by taking your first step on your sponsorship journey. 

Sponsor a child and bring them hope today

Share these quotes about friendship

We hope you’ll take a moment to encourage your friends and loved ones by sharing these quotes on friendship.

 

 

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Emily Laramy

Words by Emily Laramy


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