Quotes about Companionship

Even the blind men's dogs appeared to know him; and when they saw him coming on, would tug their owners into doorways and up courts; and then would wag their tails as though they said, 'No eye at all is better than an evil eye, dark master!

It was sufficiently late in the year for the orchards to be ruddy with ripe apples; and in a few places the hop-pickers were already at work. I thought it all extremely beautiful, and made up my mind to sleep among the hops that night: imagining some cheerful companionship in the long perspectives of poles, with the graceful leaves twining

I loved Joe - perhaps for no better reason in those early days than because the dear fellow let me love him

I, who have no sisters nor brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends...

It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone - so far.

Unless we love and are loved, each of us is alone, each of us is deeply lonely.

In the ages since Adam's marriage, it has been good for some men to be alone, and for some women also.

It is better to go to heaven with a few, than to hell in the crowd.

Can the spouse be better than in her husband's company? Where can the soul be better than in drawing near to God?

Be often among the godly. They are the salt of the earth—and will help to season you. Their counsel may direct you; their prayers may enliven you. Such holy sparks may be thrown into your breasts as may kindle devotion in you. It is good to be among the saints, to learn the trade of godliness: "He who walks with wise men shall be wise" (Proverbs 13:20).

We only have twenty-four hours in a day. So you have a choice to walk with wise people and stack up more wisdom. Or you can become a companion of fools and your life will unravel.

Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation, and conversation must have a common basis, and between two people of widely different culture the only common basis possible is the lowest level.