Quotes about Companionship

I, who have no sisters nor brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends...

It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone - so far.

Unless we love and are loved, each of us is alone, each of us is deeply lonely.

In the ages since Adam's marriage, it has been good for some men to be alone, and for some women also.

It is better to go to heaven with a few, than to hell in the crowd.

Can the spouse be better than in her husband's company? Where can the soul be better than in drawing near to God?

Be often among the godly. They are the salt of the earth—and will help to season you. Their counsel may direct you; their prayers may enliven you. Such holy sparks may be thrown into your breasts as may kindle devotion in you. It is good to be among the saints, to learn the trade of godliness: "He who walks with wise men shall be wise" (Proverbs 13:20).

We only have twenty-four hours in a day. So you have a choice to walk with wise people and stack up more wisdom. Or you can become a companion of fools and your life will unravel.

Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation, and conversation must have a common basis, and between two people of widely different culture the only common basis possible is the lowest level.

Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation.

There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to principles. Perhaps we may go on with them to principles, but we shall find them unable to get established in those along with us. Or if we may get so established along with them, we shall find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us.

Staying with good people is like entering a room with orchids. You won't notice the fragrance, but you'll be soaked in the scent. Staying with evil people is just like going inside a stinky fish store. You won't smell it after a while because you will blend with the stench. Keep red things and you'll turn red. Keep lacquer, and you'll turn black ...So a wise man should be careful of where he stays...