Friendship Quotes for Kids

Friendship quotes for kids are the topic of our blog post today!

When I was teaching, one of the most rewarding parts of my job was watching friendships blossom in the classroom. Friendships are like mini-classrooms themselves—spaces where kids learn important life skills like sharing, kindness, and conflict resolution. So, why not give our little ones some wise words to chew on?

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In this post, I’ve collected a series of friendship quotes for kids that not only resonate with little minds but also carry lessons that will last a lifetime. And don’t worry, I’ve made sure to vet these quotes from trustworthy sources like BrainyQuote, Goodreads, and others, so you know they’re legit. Let’s get into it, shall we?

Here is a free downloadable PDF containing all the friendship quotes posters in this post.

Here are some heartwarming friendship quotes for kids:

“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart.”— Eleanor Roosevelt

“The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. Walter Winchell “One friend in a storm is worth more than a thousand friends in sunshine.” — Matshona Dhliwayo

“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” — Linda Grayson

“A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.” — Bernard Meltzer

“A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails.”— Donna Roberts

“My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” — Henry Ford

“Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” — Muhammad Ali

“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends” — Jane Austen

“Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friend” — Cindy Lew

“There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.” — William Butler Yeats

“In friendship we find nothing false or insincere; everything is straight forward, and springs from the heart.” — Cicero

“Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” — Albert Camus

“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” — Thomas Aquinas

“True friendship is like sound health. The value of it is seldom known until it be lost.” — Charles Caleb Colton

“Never explain – your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.” — Elbert Hubbard

“A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.” — Arnold H. Glasgow

“True friendship resists time, distance, and silence.” — Isabel Allende

“Friends are the siblings God never gave us.”— Mencius

“Every new friend is a new adventure… the start of more memories.” — Patrick Lindsay

“A single rose can be my garden… a single friend, my world.” — Leo Buscaglia

“Don’t make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to lever yourself up.” — Thomas J. Watson

“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.” — Jim Morrison

Concluding thoughts

There we have it! From the wisdom of Winnie-the-Pooh to the timeless lessons in “Charlotte’s Web,” friendship is a theme that never gets old—no matter your age. These quotes aren’t just words; they’re miniature lessons in empathy, loyalty, and compassion. And if there’s one thing I always tried to instill in my students, it’s that these virtues are just as important as any academic subject. Share these quotes with the young people in your life, and let’s continue to enrich their journey towards becoming not just great students, but great friends as well.