Quotes about Friendship
the divine virtue, or the virtue of the divine mind, must consist primarily in love to himself, or in the mutual love and friendship which subsists eternally and necessarily between the several persons in the Godhead, or that infinitely strong propensity there is in these divine persons one to another.
- Jonathan Edwards
When those that we have formerly been conversant with, are turning to God, and joining themselves to his people, it ought to be our firm resolution, that we will not leave them; but that their people shall be our people, and their God our God. It
- Jonathan Edwards
IV. When those that we have formerly been conversant with are turning to God, and to his people, their example ought to influence us. Their example should be looked upon as the call of God to us to do as they have done. God, when he changes the heart of one, calls upon another; especially does he loudly call on those that have been their friends and acquaintance.
- Jonathan Edwards
Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.
- Epicurus
Of all things which wisdom provides to make life entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.
- Epicurus
To eat and drink without a friend is to devour like the lion and the wolf.
- Epicurus
I write this not for the many, but for you; each of us is enough of an audience for the other.
- Epicurus
Wilberforce, only twenty-four himself, was Pitt's greatest ally there, and he stood staunchly by his friend's side during this time, both of them using their powerful oratorical skills to the fullest.
- Eric Metaxas
I trust and believe that it is a circumstance which can hardly occur. But if it ever should, and even if I should experience as much pain in such an event, as I have found hitherto encouragement and pleasure in the reverse, believe me it is impossible that it should shake the sentiments of affection and friendship which I bear towards you, and which I must be forgetful and insensible indeed if I ever could part with.
- Eric Metaxas
What I am talking about is beyond speaking in tongues.Yes, I did speak in a heavenly language, but it was much more than that.The Holy Spirit became real. He became my friend. He became my companion, my counselor.
- Benny Hinn
Actually, my character needs to be questioned. On a regular basis. By people who know and love me.
- John Ortberg
A man will speedily sit down and sympathize with a friend's griefs, but if he sees him honored and esteemed, he is apt to regard him as a rival and does not so readily rejoice with him. This ought not to be; without effort, we ought to be happy in our brother's happiness.
- Charles Spurgeon