A best friend is more than just a friend. They are your confidant, your partner in crime, your personal cheerleader, and the one who has seen you at your absolute worst and loves you anyway. They’re the family you get to choose. This unique bond is one of life’s greatest gifts, but sometimes it can be hard to find the right words to express just how much they mean to you.

Whether you’re writing a birthday card, a heartfelt text, a wedding toast, or just an Instagram caption that does your friendship justice, this collection has you covered. We’ve curated 101 of the most perfect, funny, and deeply heartfelt quotes for best friends. Dive in and find the words that perfectly capture your one-of-a-kind connection.

Part 1: Heartfelt & Emotional Best Friend Quotes

For when you want to express the depth of your love and gratitude. These quotes capture the soul-nurturing essence of a true best friendship.

1. “A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” – William Shakespeare
2. “A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and the one which we take the least care of all to acquire.” – François de La Rochefoucauld
3. “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” – Jane Austen
4. “My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” – Henry Ford
5. “You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.” – E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web
6. “I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” – Helen Keller
7. “A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” – Proverbs 27:9
8. “Best friend isn’t a person; it’s a tier.” – Unknown
9. “You are my best friend, my human diary, and my other half. You mean the world to me and I love you.”
10. “We’ll be friends until we are old and senile… then we’ll be new friends.”
11. “Side by side or miles apart, best friends are always close at heart.”
12. “I hope we’re still friends when we’re so old that our secrets are the same.” – Unknown
13. “A best friend is someone who makes you laugh even when you feel like you’ve forgotten how.”
14. “Thank you for being the reason I look down at my phone and smile.”
15. “You know you’ve found a best friend when you can’t remember life without them.”

Part 2: Funny & Hilarious Best Friend Quotes

For the friend who is the source of your biggest laughs and most embarrassing stories. These quotes celebrate the joy and pure fun of your friendship.

16. “We’re not friends. We’re family with benefits.” – Unknown
17. “A true best friend is someone who sees the pain in your eyes while everyone else believes the smile on your face.” – Unknown
18. “I’m not sure how anyone gets through life without a best friend. Mine is my emotional support human.”
19. “Our friendship is like your Wi-Fi; four bars and no one else can get on.” – Unknown
20. “You’re the person I can be a complete weirdo with.”
21. “We’ll always be friends. You know too much.”
22. “I love that we can talk for hours about everything, or sit in silence and it’s not awkward.”
23. “You’re the reason I have trust issues. You told everyone my secret and now they all know I’m a wonderful person.” – Unknown
24. “A best friend is someone who knows all your stories, but still loves you after hearing them.” – Unknown
25. “We’re the kind of friends who pray for each other. Mostly, I pray that you don’t do anything stupid without me.”
26. “You’re my best friend because you know all my flaws and you’re still here.”
27. “My best friend and I are like vinegar and baking soda. When you put us together, there’s a big mess, but we clean up everything.” – Unknown
28. “I smile because you’re my friend. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it.”
29. “Our friendship is built on a solid foundation of sarcasm, inside jokes, and mutual weirdness.”
30. “You’re my best friend. My therapist. And my partner in crime. I’m not sure what I pay you for.”

Part 3: Short & Sweet Best Friend Quotes

Perfect for a text message, a social media caption, or a quick note to brighten their day.

31. “My person.”
32. “Best friends forever.”
33. “Partners in crime.”
34. “Thank you for being you.”
35. “I love us.”
36. “Ride or die.”
37. “Soul sister/brother.”
38. “My favorite weirdo.”
39. “You get me.”
40. “Forever and always.”
41. “My other half.”
42. “Cheers to us.”
43. “Through thick and thin.”
44. “Friend goals.”
45. “I picked you.”

Part 4: Quotes for Your Best Friend’s Birthday

Make their special day even more memorable with a message that celebrates their existence in your life.

46. “Happy birthday to the one who has seen every chapter of my story. Here’s to writing many more together.”
47. “I hope your birthday is as incredible as you are. But that’s impossible, so just have a really great one.”
48. “Getting older is mandatory. Growing up is optional. Thankfully, with you, it’s always the latter. Happy Birthday!”
49. “Happy birthday to my favorite memory-maker and trouble-maker. Let’s cause some more chaos this year.”
50. “They say you can’t choose your family, but I chose you. And it was the best decision I ever made. Happy Birthday!”
51. “You’re not just a year older, you’re a year better. Happy Birthday to my best friend!”
52. “Cheers to the friend who has stuck with me through all my phases. Even the embarrassing ones. Happy Birthday!”
53. “On your birthday, I just want to say thank you for being born. My life would be so boring without you in it.”
54. “Happy Birthday to the person who knows all my secrets and still decided to stick around. You’re a real one.”
55. “I hope your birthday is filled with as much joy as you’ve brought into my life.”

Part 5: Inspirational & Supportive Best Friend Quotes

For the friend who is your rock, your cheerleader, and the one who always pushes you to be your best self.

56. “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” – Walter Winchell
57. “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'” – C.S. Lewis
58. “Best friends are the people in your life who make you laugh louder, smile brighter, and live better.”
59. “In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.” – Salman Rushdie
60. “The language of friendship is not words but meanings.” – Henry David Thoreau
61. “A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.” – Jim Morrison
62. “Best friends are the siblings God forgot to give us.”
63. “Surround yourself with people who make you hungry for life, touch your heart, and nourish your soul.”
64. “Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them… your smile, your hope, and your courage.” – Doe Zantamata
65. “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.” – Woodrow Wilson
66. “Best friends are the people who bring you sunshine on your rainiest days.”
67. “We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersoll
68. “A single rose can be my garden… a single friend, my world.” – Leo Buscaglia
69. “Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world.” – John Evelyn
70. “You are the wind beneath my wings.” – Larry Henley

Part 6: Quotes About Sisterhood & Friendship

For the friend who feels more like a sister. These quotes honor that deep, familial-level bond.

71. “We may not have been sisters by blood, but we are connected by the heart.” – Unknown
72. “A sister from another mister.” – Unknown
73. “She is my sister, not by blood, but by choice. And that is the strongest bond of all.”
74. “We have different last names, but the same DNA: Dramatic, Nuts, and Awesome.” – Unknown
75. “You are the sister I got to choose.”
76. “We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” – Winnie the Pooh
77. “We stick together, we play together, we slay together. Sisters for life.”
78. “A true sister is a friend who listens with her heart.”
79. “We may look different, but our hearts beat the same.”
80. “You’re the one person I can call at 3 a.m. and you’ll answer, no questions asked.”

Part 7: Long-Distance Best Friend Quotes

For when miles separate you, but your hearts are always connected. These quotes offer comfort and hope.

81. “True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart.” – Unknown
82. “No matter how far apart we are, you will always be my best friend.”
83. “The miles between us mean nothing. You’re still the first one I want to tell.”
84. “Distance means so little when someone means so much.”
85. “Good friends are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there.” – Unknown
86. “I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart).” – E.E. Cummings
87. “Our friendship isn’t about being inseparable; it’s about being separated and nothing changing.”
88. “Can’t wait for the day when a text message isn’t enough and a phone call is too much, because we’re finally in the same room again.”
89. “The best kind of friendship is when you can pick up right where you left off, no matter the time or distance.”
90. “I miss you a little. I guess you could say a little too much, a little too often, and a little more every day.”

Part 8: Pop Culture & Movie Quotes About Best Friends

For the friend who shares your love for iconic films and TV shows.

91. “I’ll be there for you, ’cause you’re there for me too.” – The Rembrandts, Friends Theme Song
92. “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.” – Aibileen Clark, The Help
93. “You and me? We got this.” – Meredith Grey to Cristina Yang, Grey’s Anatomy
94. “You’re my person.” – Cristina Yang to Meredith Grey, Grey’s Anatomy
95. “We’re the weirdos, mister.” – Nancy Downs, The Craft
96. “Your family is here. And you’re not getting rid of us.” – Ron Weasley to Harry Potter
97. “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” – Lilo & Stitch
98. “You’re my best friend, and you’re a total dick.” – Shaun, Shaun of the Dead
99. “You’re the Mary to my Rhoda.” – From The Mary Tyler Moore Show
100. “To infinity and beyond!” – Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story

Part 9: Thank You Quotes for Your Best Friend

To express your deep gratitude for everything they are and everything they do.

101. “Thank you for being the reason I smile.” – Unknown
102. “Thank you for always seeing the best in me, even when I can’t see it in myself.”
103. “I could never thank you enough for simply being you.”
104. “Thank you for being my anchor in the storm and my sunshine on a cloudy day.”
105. “For all the times you’ve listened, supported, and laughed with me… thank you.”
106. “Thank you for being the calm in my chaos.”
107. “My life is infinitely better because you are in it. Thank you for your friendship.”
108. “Thank you for loving me at my worst and celebrating me at my best.”
109. “Thank you for being the one constant in my ever-changing life.”
110. “I thank my lucky stars for you every single day.”

Part 10: The Final Word: Quotes That Sum It All Up

A final collection of quotes that perfectly encapsulate the magic of a best friendship.

111. “A best friend is someone who makes your problems their problems, just so you don’t have to go through them alone.”
112. “Best friends are the people you can share your last piece of gum with and not even think twice about it.”
113. “We’ve been through so much together, and somehow, it’s only made us closer.”
114. “You’re the one I want to tell all my stories to.”
115. “Life was meant for good friends and great adventures.”

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How to Use These Quotes for Your Best Friend

These words are meant to be shared! Here are a few creative ways to let your best friend know you’re thinking of them:

1. The Handwritten Note: In a world of digital messages, a handwritten card with a heartfelt quote stands out. Tuck it in their lunch, mail it to them, or leave it on their desk.
2. A Customized Gift: Pair the perfect quote with a custom piece of jewelry, a framed print, or a cozy blanket. Etsy is a fantastic place for these personalized items.
3. The “Just Because” Text: You don’t need a special occasion. Sending a simple “Hey, read this and thought of you” with a funny or sweet quote can completely turn their day around.
4. A Social Media Shoutout: Celebrate your friend publicly with a favorite photo and a caption that perfectly describes your bond. Tag them so the world knows how awesome they are.
5. In a Wedding or Graduation Speech: If you’re the maid of honor, best man, or just giving a toast, weaving in a meaningful quote can add depth and emotion to your words.

Conclusion: Celebrate the Friendship

A best friend is a rare and beautiful treasure. They are our refuge, our source of joy, and our greatest support system. In a world that can often feel chaotic and uncertain, having that one person who truly gets you is a gift beyond measure.

So, don’t wait for a special occasion. Take a moment today to send one of these quotes to your best friend. Remind them why they’re so important to you. Celebrate the inside jokes, the shared tears, the wild adventures, and the quiet moments that have built your unbreakable bond. After all, the best kind of friendship is the one you actively cherish.

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Which quote perfectly describes your best friend? Share your favorite in the comments and tag your bestie to let them know!