When we consider the good things in life, most of us probably put family and friends at the top of the list.
Our beloved relatives and intimate companions rank far ahead of all the luxuries money can buy and keeping them close should be an important part of our existence.
Sadly, staying in touch with the people we care about is not always easy in today’s busy world. Between work and the endless distractions of daily living, we never seem to have enough time for the men and women who matter the most. Many of us barely manage to send cards for holidays and make a phone call on special occasions.
To help everyone remember just how important it is to stay in close contact with the special souls we hold dear, we found an appropriate selection of quotes about family and friends. Be sure to call your loved ones when you are done with your reading and tell them all how much you care.
1. “Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family.”
Iosif Aleksandrovich Brodsky was a Russian born poet and essayist. Brodsky was awarded the 1987 Nobel Prize in Literature and he was appointed United States Poet Laureate in 1991.
2. “If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one’s friends and family and see if love is all around. If not, get a new set of friends, a new family.”
Jasmine Guy is an American actress, director, singer and dancer. She is best known for her starring role as Whitley Gilbert in the television sitcom A Different World.
3. “My friends and family are my support system. They tell me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear and they are there for me in the good and bad times. Without them I have no idea where I would be and I know that their love for me is what’s keeping my head above the water.”
Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. In 2002, she came to prominence after winning the first season of American Idol and her debut album sold over 4.5 million copies. In a career spanning over a decade, Clarkson has sold over 20 million records with eleven number one singles worldwide.
4. “I like change. I’ve never really had much consistency in my life, you know, from everyday work to my living situation to whether or not I’m going to be in L.A. The one constant thing in my life is my friends and family, which is all I need.”
Mary-Kate Olsen is an American actress, fashion designer, producer, author, and businesswoman. She co-founded several successful fashion labels with her fraternal twin sister Ashley Olsen.
5. “My desire to be valued is manifested in cultivating relationships with my friends and family.”
Zachary John Quinto is an American actor and film producer. He co-starred as Spock in the 2009 reboot of Star Trek and the 2013 sequel, Star Trek Into Darkness.
My name is Diane and I spend a lot of time reading up about motivational and inspirational stories. I also keep healthy by doing yoga which is when I normally get most of my inspiration from, my favorite things to do include walking, and camping and doing outdoors activities with family and good friends. Please follow me on Twitter.
