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“No, Colonel, I don't know any such cattle, and if I did I would, as your friend, sooner give you a dose of quick poison than take you into such danger.”
Francis Tumblety (1833–1903) said by 1903 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The day we met, it was like I met an old friend. It was fantastic. We started talking as if we had always known each other. He was wonderful. When we met later, I read his papers and critiqued them. It was fantastic.”
Adetoun Ogunsheye (born 1926) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In being a judge... I would try to be a good role model by showing them my work ethic and by simply being a caring friend as I know how brutal this industry can be.”
Coco Lee (1975–2023) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (~2015)
“I’d go to the dumpsite with my friend to look for them. We’d see Nike left and Adidas right and try to combine everything together. I lived in a really poor neighbourhood and in our street, my family is one of the poorest. Sometimes the landlord would come to harass my dad and sisters for rent and I’d go around the corner to cry and pray to God to help me.”
Victor Osimhen (born 1998) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lille’s Victor Osimhen on his rise from a Lagos landfill, rejecting Arsenal and interest from the Premier League. The Independent, 15 April 2020.
“How wonderful to have a friend who reads, who understands, who offers a critical word that hits the nail on the head.”
Blume Lempel (1910–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[On a couple's engagement] As for the man asking "permission" from the bride's father, one friend expressed my thoughts exactly: "If I'm going to get married, I sure as hell want to be the first to know about it.”
Laura Bates (born 1986) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are not going to eradicate poverty by bombing people. ("Dear John: A Letter to a Friend Following 9/11")”
Kathleen Alcalá (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’ve seen the world be my friend. I’ve seen the world turn on me. But at the end of the day, I’ve always been with me.”
Sha'Carri Richardson (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I suppose we also have to remind ourselves of the gift and true celebration of life. Sello… my brother, my friend… I will miss you. I can’t believe I’m saying these words but RIP”
Katlego Danke (born 1978) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A year filled with pain and loss’, says Katlego Danke as she mourns the loss of Sello Motloung and other stars,Published Sep 16, 2024,By Oluthando Keteyi
“To see how they make someone comfortable enough to confess with their body language, that was the one thing that was the most interesting to me, was how you can tell when the detective goes in for ‘the kill.’ When they (the detective) get comfortable with someone and make them feel like they’re a friend.”
Vivica A. Fox (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One thing I've also learned about this journey is that when you're pregnant, you want to have a friend who is also pregnant, someone you can relate to, someone you talk to.”
Mapaseka Koetle (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If someone speaks against your vision , against what you believe in, RUN FROM THAT FRIEND, if not you will not go far”
Gloria Olusola Bamiloye (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I feel a lot of joy coming back here. It’s kind of like seeing an old friend I haven’t seen in a long time.”
Naomi Osaka (born 1997) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The children finally find their mother, but their troubles are not yet over. Things are not as simple as they thought they would be. They have to stay with their new friend for the night, then travel back with their mother the next day.”
Beverley Naidoo (born 1943) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“After racing and facing the challenges of competing in a male-dominated sport together for many years I was so happy that my friend Pauline was able to share this latest milestone and give me that extra boost. It just goes to show that anyone can fulfil their dreams at any age if they put their mind to it and always follow their passions”
Rosemary Smith (1937–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You will not wonder that I have neither time nor spirits to write to you, having lost the best King, the best Master and the best Friend that ever subject had. God knows what consequences it may have.”
Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle (1693–1768) first seen 1760 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Letter to Joseph Yorke after the death of George II (28 October 1760), quoted in Philip C. Yorke, The Life and Correspondence of Philip Yorke, Earl of Hardwicke, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, Vol. III (1913), p…
“My passion is to find a balance between living a full productive, healthy life as a woman, as a wife and as a friend. It is my mission to help you do the same.”
Teresa Moodie (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have depression, I have been depressed for some years and it became very worse when I lost my daughter in 2020. I was 14 when I had her, she was my best friend, and sister, I just saw my world crumbling down before me.”
Ada Ameh (1974–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Training is important in our craft because talent is great but without the support of skill and technique talent always falls short. Training is an actor’s best friend because it equips you with competence and competence equips you with confidence therefore who would not want to walk into an audition room or on set feeling confident and ready for the moment.”
Bokang Phelane wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I'd hate to lose the character actress part of me, because, by God, the parts are much more interesting. As a black actress, all I was offered in British film was the best friend role, whereas in television, I was offered a whole spectrum of parts. I'd love to be able to follow that through into my newly-formed film career which I didn't expect to get at 36!”
Sophie Okonedo (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Dear friend, I'm writing to you, so I can distract myself a bit | and since you are very far away, I will write to you more strongly. | There's been some big news since you left, | the old year is over now | but something is still wrong here. (from The Year to Come, side B, n. 5)”
Lucio Dalla (1943–2012) said by 2012 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Poetry is always my best friend, a ready platform, when l need to testify for myself and society.”
Toyin Adewale-Gabriel (born 1969) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ainehi Edoro, #PoetryTalk | Different Poems Travel Different Routes | Interview with Toyin Adewale-Gabriel, brittlepaper, April 19, 2019.
“Caparezza in my opinion is the only main-stream artist who really makes a difference here in Italy and the fact of being his friend and precious collaborator for years makes me a satisfied and grateful person.”
Diego Perrone (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But you're leaving my friend, where are you going? | Stay with me and cheers while there is some. | It will end between us anyway sooner or later and without ifs, | but at least give me time to show you the worst of me. (from Ma dove vai (Veronica), n. 8)”
Dargen D'Amico (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Nothing binds men as closely as Truth and Virtue. Tito was compassionate and full of goodness; and Marcus Aurelius was educated and a true philosopher, that is, a friend of wisdom. He knew how to admire and imitate Titus, and together with virtue and science he combined the courage and genius of heroes, gods and great captains, as well as the art or qualities of great administrators. (p. 26)”
Ion Heliade Rădulescu (1802–1872) said by 1872 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Prayer] Lord, who sees where we humans do not know how to see, listen to this lay descant of a frontier priest: may there be peace. Today, always, everywhere. And, as my friend Vinicio Capossela says, protect us everywhere. (p. 133)”
Andrea Gallo (1928–2013) said by 2013 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I learnt the good news towards midnight. I was sleeping when my phone rang several times and my children who were still up were obliged to wake me up; the first call I picked, was from a friend who informed me that I was appointed governor of the Northern Province .”
Dancilla Nyirarugero wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Cheerful as when it's raining and you know a friend is out and he's taking it all out. (August 10, C.E.1895; Vergani, p. 95)”
Jules Renard (1864–1910) said by 1910 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you had been a friend or relative of Verlaine, I would have slapped him without a doubt. A humble reader in the midst of an anonymous crowd, I know only the immortal poet. My joy is to love him, my duty is to absolve him for the evil he has done to others. (August C.E.1896; Vergani, p. 111)”
Jules Renard (1864–1910) said by 1910 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Dear Friend, I do not come to you by chance. Upon my quest for a trusted and reliable foreign business man or company I was given your contact by the Nigerian chamber of Commerce and Industry, I hope that you can be trusted to handle a transaction of this magnitude.”
Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani (born 1976) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Tobi Amusan is my best friend, everybody knows. It was amazing for us because this is what we are trained for. She deserves it so much. Last championships, we just got one medal. Now we are getting out with two medals. It is a wonderful night for Nigeria, for all of us.”
Ese Brume (born 1996) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ockert De Villiers, Symbols of female strength, Olympics, August 27, 2022.
“I have always thought that in some ways music is the most dangerous of the arts. At the sound of a nocturne by Chopin, a lady friend of mine once transformed into Night, her face turned white like the moon, she wrapped herself in veils, and found herself sitting in the air and swollen with melancholy, above a city who slept beneath her with all the shutters closed. (Private Concert, p. 195)”
Alberto Savinio (1891–1952) said by 1952 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Happy birthday, my best friend. Another blessed year has begun. I wish you all the best. May God give you happiness, blessings, success and love. I love you very much”
Elsa Iradukunda first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ndagukunda cyane: Miss Iradukunda Elsa yifurije isabukuru nziza umugabo we Prince KidInyaRwanda(March 03,2023)
“I am ready to be your best friend”
Elsa Iradukunda first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Igisobanuro cy’urukundo rwageragejwe! Ijambo ku rindi ku masezerano Prince Kid na Miss Elsa babwiranyeInyaRwanda(September 02,2023)
“A friend needs to have something similar. We go through similar things and people who know me from way back and understand me. A person I can be vulnerable to. They should be hardworking.”
Karen Nyamu wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A genuine friend should share common experiences and have a deep understanding of my background.This connection allows for vulnerability and meaningful conversations.”
Karen Nyamu wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My inner circle consists of my family, a trusted friend residing outside Kenya, Bakhita, and my partner, Samidoh.”
Karen Nyamu wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The theme of Yu-Gi-Oh! is the bond that connects one person to another, and I would be happy if you make even one friend through cards and games.”
Kazuki Takahashi (1961–2022) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Takahashi in 2003 Banzai! interview.
“In north Staffordshire, it is perfectly acceptable, indeed polite social practice, to turn over a plate and inspect the backstamp if you are eating at a friend’s house. Because Stoke has historically had a rather stable, immobile population, memories are long and the tentacular reach of families into the pottery industry goes back generations.”
Charlotte Higgins (born 1972) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In the bleak Midwinter", New Statesman (15 January 2009)
“We say we are not rich, we are waiting for miracle, but we don’t divide our time into productive activities, instead waste it on unfruitful conversations. For instance, a friend missed out on a N50million national research fund grant when he came one-and- half hour late to the meeting they were supposed to select the team that would benefit the grant. He lives to regret it.”
Amina Ahmed El-Imam (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Echo Magazine started in 2008. I had always wanted to write so I decided to start a campus magazine with a friend that will “echo” KNUST to the world”
Beryl Agyekum wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You don’t need to go to the village to see village people anymore. Village people are now in the industry. If you have a tested and trusted friend, keep them, hold them tight and don’t you ever let them go! The world is crueler than you can ever imagine!”
Dolly Unachukwu (born 1969) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Actress Dolly Unachukwu explains why most Nollywood thespians live in depression, Ripples Nigeria, January 25, 2020.
“Pray and be persistent, be really close to Allah and make lots of Du'a, because Allah is amazing and he is the best friend you could ever have.”
Maryam Bukar Hassan (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Have piece mind. Don’t envy others. Don’t be jealous of the next person. Be decent. Respect others, let others respect you too. Don’t say my friend is driving a jeep, I must drive a jeep too. Be at peace with yourself.”
Toyin Afolayan (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The way to turn an ex-lover into a friend is to never stop loving them, to know that when one phase of a relationship ends it can transform into something else. It is to acknowledge that love is both a constant and a variable at the same time.”
Gabrielle Zevin (born 1977) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (2022)
“I used to have a friend who was a nurse (belated), she told me that she thinks the most rewarding of nursing is when you are in the nursing block, just seeing a child very sick today and tomorrow seeing that same child with a smile and getting better is just so much easier and rewarding than in the adult wards.”
Elizabeth Akua Ohene (born 1945) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think it’s amazing that Barbara invited her one-legged black friend from the wrong side of the tracks skiing,”
Bonnie St. John (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was raised on TV shows where there were very few female characters that I wanted to pretend to be,” “My best friend, Lucyann, and I, every day after school, would play characters from The Rifleman. Because I was taller, I would be the father, Lucas, and she would be my son, Mark. It never occurred to us that there weren’t female characters that we wanted to play.”
Geena Davis (born 1956) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Conquer bias': Oscar winner Geena Davis talks empowerment, gender representation in media Calgary Herald (November 7, 2023)
“In the political world it's all these slogans like, 'We need to put hard-working, middle-class-family values first,' or in business you get a lot of, 'We need to catalyze our platform to leverage transformational change.' You know, you never speak to your friend, your spouse, like this. That's not how normal people speak.”
Sarah Hurwitz (born 1981) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Tips from one of the 21st century's most accomplished speech writers CBC (May 28, 2018)
“People don't know who Armenia's true friend is. One thing is clear: nobody cares about us.”
Mikael Bassalé (born 1969) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Azerbaijani attack on Artsakh. Msgr. Bassalé (Armenian Bishop): “Don’t abandon us, they are killing children and old people too” (22 Settembre 2023) SIR