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“...I tackle issues that some people and writers are afraid to talk about. Before, some old people like my mother's age mates think that their husbands are second to their God but I let them know that their husband is their mate, friend and whatever. Before, it was not like that and because that belief is still dominant in the northern states, whenever you touch that area, men don't like it.”
Balaraba Ramat Yakubu (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We consider ourselves an ally and friend (of the United States), although some officials in this government don't understand this in its true dimension.”
Alejandro Giammattei (born 1956) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Alejandro Giammattei (2021) cited in: "Guatemala backs Taipei: president" in Taipei Times, 8 December 2021.
“I am not a friend of demagogic positions and easy answers. My historical and ethical conviction is unalterable, but as a responsible citizen and much more as the president of Bolivians, my obligation is to reconcile the issues of principle with the demands of reality.”
Carlos Mesa (born 1953) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 6 February 2004. Page 49
“Nostalgia settled on my shoulders like the arm of a long-lost friend, urging me to look back and listen; it had been years since I heard such morning sounds, such silence.”
Helon Habila (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Be courageous, not brave. Bravery was to dash out of the bomb shelter and grab the child left crying on the veranda. Courage was to go to the stream the day after a bomb had scattered your friend on that path because water must be fetched to sustain the life that was left”
Chibundu Onuzo (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Do you want to belong in heaven and to its society; do you want to be a sharer of its blessedness? From this moment, begin to spend your time with the saints. When you leave your mortal body, they will accept you as their own, as an acquaintance, as a friend.”
Ignatius Brianchaninov (1807–1867) said by 1867 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have no friend except my Beloved, I have no work except his love.”
Darshan Singh (spiritual master) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is with mixed emotions that I receive this great gift, an honour and a tribute to a true friend of mine. To be honoured in this way is a gift for which I can only find a few words,”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: PHOTOS: First Lady Jeannette Kagame awarded honorary doctorate by UGHE newTimes (January 25, 2026)
“Slowly Ruth got up; an expression of utter surprise appeared on her face. Doubt, disbelief, even horror were mirrored in it. She felt as though she should call a distant friend, Erik, to come to her aid against this unknown assailant. But then she realized that it was he, it was Erik, who stood before her. (p. 326)”
Lou Andreas-Salomé (1861–1937) said by 1937 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in H.P. Peters, My Sister, My Spouse (W.W. Norton, 1962); p. 68; translation by H.F. Peters
“Sport is sport. There is no nationality in the world of sports. Every athlete is a friend when we are not competing against each other. You do not have to cheer for me, but remember to cheer for athletes you support. Winter sports are not popular in Taiwan, but the nation has athletes competing in the Winter Olympics. Do not forget to cheer for them. I believe they will appreciate your support.”
Huang Yu-ting (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Huang Yu-ting (2022) cited in "Taiwanese Olympian stirs row with Chinese uniform" in Taipei Times, 4 February 2022.
“Referring to the name of Amir Diva and complaining to the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Tataloo said: "Amir did not do anything wrong, but when he went to the music center of the Ministry of Guidance to get a license, it was only because he is a close friend of mine." "They did not give him permission.”
“[Solov'ëv was] Passionate defender of man and allergic to all philanthropy; tireless apostle of peace and opponent of pacifism; proponent of unity among Christians and critic of all irenicism; in love with nature and far removed from today's ecological infatuations: in a word, friend of truth and enemy of ideology. It is precisely guides like him that we sorely need today.”
Giacomo Biffi (1928–2015) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Soloviev e la religione antropocentrica dei no global sotto la lente di Biffi, Magna Carta.it (March 2, 2007)
“Now, cut your arm a little and swear by all your gods that you will adhere faithfully to me and be my friend, helper, and defender, sharing in need and standing fast in danger, until our quest be done or until death part us!” “If you like; though it’s the man who makes us believe the oath, not the oath the man.”
L. Sprague de Camp (1907–2000) said by 2000 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You make me feel very ignorant, my Greek friend.” “I am sorry—” The First Prophet cackled. “Tsk, tsk; apologize not. I, like other men, own up to minor failings in hope of convincing others that I have no major ones.”
L. Sprague de Camp (1907–2000) said by 2000 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“DINEO RANAKA UNPLUGS WITH HER BEST-FRIEND AT KAGGA KAMMA by Cardova retrieved 19 July 2022”
Dineo Ranaka (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Buenas Noches, Planeta is a short story about a stuffed little deer, that my actual daughter has, and when I asked her what's the name of your new friend she said "Planeta," which is planet in English, and I thought it was the weirdest, funniest, coolest name I have ever heard for a stuffy. So then the story came out of that.”
Liniers (cartoonist) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I only really became familiar with religious aspects of Judaism when I became active in the Women’s Movement, and I was forced into it. I was working with women who were observant, and I wanted to be sensitive, so I started learning. A friend and I did a feminist Haggadah. I have a whole bunch of xeroxed Haggadahs with all kinds of goddesses on them.”
Irena Klepfisz (born 1941) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Gompers, the Bosses’ Friend.”
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn (1890–1964) said by 1964 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Call me thy foe in thy passion; claim me in peace for thy friend; Yet bethink thee by lowland and upland, wherever thou wiliest to wend, I am thine Angel of Judgment; mine eyes thou must meet in the end.”
Katharine Lee Bates (1859–1929) said by 1929 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A divine philosopher is he who through ascetic purification and noetic contemplation has achieved a direct union with God, and is a true friend of God, in that he esteems and loves the supreme, creative and true wisdom above every other love, wisdom and knowledge.”
Gregory of Sinai (1255–1346) said by 1346 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Quick to string his bow for vengeance; ready to bury the hatchet or smoke the pipe of peace; never was he first to break a treaty or known to betray a friend with whom he had eaten salt.”
Zitkala-Ša (1876–1938) said by 1938 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Here, Sir, you behold hundreds of poor children of Africa sharing with those of a lighter hue in the blessings of education; and, while it will be our great pleasure to remember the great deeds you have done for America, it will be our delight also to cherish the memory of General Lafayette as a friend to African emancipation and as a member of this institution.”
James McCune Smith (1813–1865) first seen 1824 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Oratory of student James McCune Smith, age 11, to the Marquis de Lafayette on the occasion of Lafayette's visit to Smith's African Free School No. 2 in New York City on September 10, 1824; from the collections of the Sc…
“I am not afraid of you, my friend, I am afraid of your ghost. After death you may stalk my books, my epitaphs, my biographies.”
Tapan Kumar Pradhan (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We had a friend who lived in Philadelphia, and he was doing what they called "interracial housing." Now Wally would never let anybody say that; he said, "Interracial, you mean, a monkey and a human being," et cetera, they might be different races.”
Juanita Morrow Nelson (1923–2015) said by 2015 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I [recorded the tape] at 5 a.m., after my prom at the university and a friend of mine shot it for a joke. I was extremely scared that this was something sketchy, it’s not a real audition, they’re gonna try to do human trafficking on me.”
Maria Bakalova (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He states there is a male in the home and that he is going to wait for his wife. He stated that he doesn't know who the male is but that his name is David and that he is a friend. He sounded somewhat confused.”
Paul Pelosi (born 1940) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 9-1-1 operator on 29 October 2022 per TMZ transcript of police dispatch
“People like my Rt Hon Friend the Member for North East Somerset and Douglas Murray express mainstream, insightful and perfectly decent political views. People may disagree with them, but in no way are they extremists.”
Suella Braverman (born 1980) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From a statement in the House of Commons on an independent review into PREVENT, the UK government's counter-radicalism strategy (7 September 2023).
“Jefferson: But Mr. Cupid: if you go through that book, lookin' all through them Joneses, we're gonna be late. And we gonna get another traffic ticket, and... Jimmy: Aren't you ashamed of yourself? Don't you want to get a boy friend for a nice girl like Susie? Jefferson: Yeah. And I wanna keep a job for a nice boy like Jefferson.”
Mary Eunice McCarthy (1899–1969) said by 1969 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He who has a friend lavishes benevolent actions on those around him.”
Rosario Castellanos (1924–1974) said by 1974 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I started acting in 2014, because I wasn’t getting the type of TV hosting jobs I wanted. I was constantly being told by directors I met that I should act and when my friend the actress Thelma Ojiji kept pushing me to audition for “Desperate Housewives Africa.”
Michelle Dede (born 1984) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Talking about her act during an interview (2021)
“He is my eternal friend, the foundation of our family, and the person who has been by my side through everything life has brought my way.”
Butera Knowless (born 1990) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Butera Knowless Honors Husband Ishimwe Clement's Birthday and 20-Year Milestone in MusicInyaRwanda( 01/09/2025)
“He is my friend, and I have great respect for him.”
Butera Knowless (born 1990) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Butera Knowless Role in Her Journey to Winning Primus Guma Guma Super Staafrizum(July 6, 2026).
“Because my mother died when I was a little girl, I make sure that I discuss with my children all of the time. I also encourage them to see me as a friend because my mum was quite strict.”
Aisha Abimbola (1974–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Locally, I'm definitely hoping for Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Niniola. I'm also hoping for my friend, Dami Oniru. I'm hoping we can release some of our collaborations. Internationally, I'd like Stormzy, Ms Banks, and maybe Khalid. This is the longest shot ever but I want to work with Frank Ocean. Koffee as well! She's top on my list.”
“Pls darling, you need to put somethings behind you and take the next step… come back to life as our ever smiling Lola Margaret. NOTE…. those who say bullshit about you got nothing to offer, so keep you head upright and move on honey. And if truly you’re around my shoulders are available okay, I love and miss you my darling friend”
Liz Da-Silva (born 1978) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Liz advised her colleague Vanguard (May 24, 2018)
“It started in 2006 and I dedicated it to a good friend of mine who died from HIV complications in 2007, at the age of twenty-five. I just realized that as black South Africans, especially lesbians, we don't have much visual history that speaks to pressing issues, both current and also in the past.”
Zanele Muholi (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am totally against that kind of mindset. I don’t believe in exchanging sex for a movie role. I believe in my talent and if you want to engage my talent, then you have to come for it. I am a business woman, I don’t mix business with pleasure. I don’t intend to do so. I have a boy friend and I am happy with him.”
Lisa Omorodion (born 1990) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lisa against sex in exchange for roles Vanguard (July 19,2014)
“Life has taught me that people have their own agenda for being your friend or business partner. I tend to question people’s intention towards me and do not trust easily. You have to earn my trust and loyalty”
Lisa Omorodion (born 1990) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lisa's view about life Thisdaylive (23rd of May 2020)
“The movement for public playgrounds is now well known. They have been valiantly fought for and their need wonderfully told by Mr. Jacob A. Riis, that best friend of, and most lovable fighter for, the children of the poor.”
Lillian Wald (1867–1940) said by 1940 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today I celebrate my sister, mentor and friend. Hon Fatuma Ibrahim Ali. ... Hon Fatuma Ibrahim is a truly committed to the cause of empowering women and girls.”
Fatuma Ibrahim Ali wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s more like a feeling; a sense of peace I don’t seem to feel with anyone else. It’s feeling like you have found your best friend, your own person and also your soulmate. I really don’t know how to describe it. It feels just like home.”
Temi Otedola (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Having to be in passenger seat while moron is driving, I couldn't even stand this friend and asked him if he wouldn't mind if I jacked off while we drove between two cities. "Yeah man, sure, go ahead no big deal..." he agree, so I know there was nothing left in him.”
Bronze Age Pervert (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My father is my best friend, my life coach. I am a very lucky girl in many respects. My mother and father are very special people. I can feel in every step I take that they have prepared me in the best way to hold on to life.”
Hilal Altınbilek (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A friend's father, watching the United States stage another revolution in another Third World country, said, "Why doesn't the government just feed people and then let the political chips fall where they may?" He was right. It was easy, obvious, even financially more reasonable to do that, to let democracy be chosen because it feeds hunger.”
Linda Hogan (writer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[M]ake out you know who I am, that you know I'm the candidate but not that you are a friend.”
Lee Anderson (born 1967) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Phone call picked up by Anderson's microphone ahead of canvassing visit while being followed by reporter Michel Crick (working for the Mail+ website) during the 2019 general election campaign, as cited in "Ashfield cand…
“Sugar Man, won't you hurry 'cause I'm tired of these scenes. For a blue coin, won't you bring back all those colors to my dreams? Silver magic ships, you carry jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane. Sugar Man met a false friend on a lonely dusty road. Lost my heart. When I found it it had turned to dead black coal.”
Sixto Rodriguez (1942–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I feel quite private about the fact that I have cancer. As a friend put it, while lavish presents are most welcome, I don’t want to be squirted all over with pity. But the trouble is that I’m a writer: like Nora Ephron (I wish), for me (almost) everything is copy. I will keep outing myself, and making inappropriate jokes.”
Rachel Cooke (1969–2025) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Greggs is worth waxing lyrical about: it's on a roll", The Observer (1 June 2025).
“Of all the actors in the Bangladeshi drama, Tajuddin's determination to be true to the vision of the liberation movement is unparalleled. Yet, he is ignored in history. Tajuddin's ideas for a pluralistic democratic Bangladesh were betrayed by his friend and mentor Sheikh Mujib. He was politically sidelined in the early years, as his country crashed headfirst in to constitutional chaos.”
Tajuddin Ahmad (1925–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Y Rosser, Indoctrinating Minds: Politics of Education in Bangladesh. 2004 page 147ff
“This is the saddest day in our nation’s history. Tears have engulfed our nation and we are deeply saddened and distraught and I’m personally devastated, I’ve lost a father, I’ve lost a friend, I’ve lost a mentor and a senior comrade. Ghana is united in grief at this time for our departed president”
John Mahama (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Children are all important in Papua New Guinea's culture. Special care is given to their education in customs to ensure that tradition is handed down from one generation to the next. Since Christmas celebrates the birth of the Child, it fits well into the PNG mindset. For all our children the Child Jesus is a model and a friend.”
Brian James Barnes (1933–2017) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Prison Inmates Will Have Christmas Mass and Party With Archbishop Barnes: PNG Culture Gives Pride of Place to Children (23 December 2003) Fides News Agency