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

“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself-and especially to feel, or not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at any moment is fine with them. That's what real love amounts to - letting a person be what he really is.”

Jim Morrison (1943–1971) lead singer of The Doors

“A friend is a gift you give yourself.”

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer

“What are friends for? They are the ultimate reflection of yourself. Always surround yourself with people who inspire you and return the favor by giving them the best of you.”

Jenny McCarthy (1972) American model, comedian, actress, author, activist, and game show host

“[Freedom of speech] isn't something somebody else gives you. That's something you give to yourself.”

Kurt Vonnegut book Hocus Pocus

“If you want to know who your friends are, get yourself a jail sentence.”

Charles Bukowski book Notes of a Dirty Old Man

“Love is when you meet someone who tells you something new about yourself.”

André Breton (1896–1966) French writer

“Being around someone who accepts and supports you will remind you to accept and support yourself.”

Nicholas Sparks book The Lucky One

“A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else.”

Len Wein (1948–2017) American comic book writer and editor

“Give yourself freedom to try out new things
Don't be so set in your ways that you can't grow.”

Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist