“If I had one gift that I could give you, my friend, it would be the ability to see yourself as others see you, because only then would you know how extremely special you are.” B.A. Billingsly
The theme for my Positive Thinking Space community for the month of August is Friendship! This month I will include quotes, proverbs, and lyrics about friendship!
friend·ship noun 1. the state of being a friend; association as friends: to value a person's friendship. 2. a friendly relation or intimacy. 3. friendly feeling or disposition. Relevant Questions Friendship Day: What It ... How To Make Friendship B... What Is A Friendship? What Is The Definition O... Origin: before 900; Middle English; Old English frēondscipe. See friend, -ship
― n 1. a person known well to another and regarded with liking, affection, and loyalty; an intimate 2. an acquaintance or associate 3. an ally in a fight or cause; supporter 4. a fellow member of a party, society, etc 5. a patron or supporter: a friend of the opera 6. be friends to be friendly (with) 7. make friends to become friendly (with)
― vb 8. ( tr ) an archaic word for befriend
[Old English frēond ; related to Old Saxon friund , Old Norse frǣndi , Gothic frijōnds , Old High German friunt ]
Friendship Day celebrations take place on the first Sunday of August every year. The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in US in 1935. Gradually the festival gained popularity and today Friendship Day is celebrated in large number of countries including India. On this day people spend time with their friends and express love for them. Exchange of Friendship Day Gifts like flowers, cards and wrist bands is a popular tradition of this occasion
“The best friend you can have is
one you can sit on the porch with
and not say a word,
then get up and feel like that was
the best conversation you've ever had.”
Karen B.
“Somewhere there is someone
who dreams of your smile,
and finds in your presence
that life is worth while,
so when you are lonely,
remember it is true: somebody,
somewhere is thinking of you.”
Anonymous
“Too often we underestimate
the power of a touch, a smile,
a kind word, a listening ear,
an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring,
all of which have the potential
to turn a life around.”
Leo Buscaglia
“There is no happiness
like that of being loved by
your fellow creatures,
and feeling that your presence
is an addition to their comfort.”
Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre
“One of the best feelings in the world
is to touch and warm someone's heart,
whether it be your love or just a friend,
almost nothing can feel better.”
Anonymous
“A true friend is someone who reminds me that
every precious moment of life is important and
encourages me to live every moment as if it
were my last moment.” Dwayne Alvin Hearn
“My true friends help me to see that
the challenges I encounter in my life
are really opportunities for
personal growth and development.”
King Solomon Hearn
“Sometimes we do not agree on things
so let’s use these moments as learning experiences
and as an opportunity to improve our friendship.”
Dwayne Alvin Hearn
“The glory of friendship is noth the outstretched hand,
nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship;
it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when
you discover that someone else believes in you
and is willing to trust you with a friendship.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“A true friend is someone who reminds me
that each and every precious moment
of my gift of life is important and encourages me
to live each precious moment as if it were my last.”
Dwayne Alvin Hearn
“Each friend represents a world in us, a
world possibly not born until they arrive,
and it is only by this meeting
that a new world is born.” Anais Nin
“There was a lot of apologizing going on,
but I realized that was how it was
with people you cared about.
You forgave each other and moved on.”
Richelle Mead
“No human relation gives one possession in another
―every two souls are absolutely different.
In friendship or in love, the two side by side
raise hands together to find what one cannot reach alone.”
Kahlil Gibran