Bob Goff Quotes

But you base everything on people you know.

A relationship should be based on friendship. I remember somebody telling me that when I was younger and I just thought, you know, stupid people, with that rubbish. But now I see that that is so important.

The people we get along with, trust, feel simpatico with, are the strongest links in our networks

Happiness, for me, is a function of the number of people I love, and I think joy and happiness is directly related to how many people are in our lives and how deeply we are bonded with those people. And so I'm happy if I'm with Ann; I'm happier if I'm also with my family and my grandchildren.

Which is why we have spouses and children and parents and colleagues and friends, because someone has to know us better than we know ourselves. We need them to tell us. We need them to say, "I know you, Al. You are not the kind of man who.

For all of us, whether we walk old paths or blaze new trails, friends remain important.

When it comes to exchanges with people, I think, the more genuine you can be, the more giving you can be, the more you will, in the end, feel fulfilled.

Every relationship you have, you're learning and growing and taking something from that.

I really like people and I keep friendships. I have people from all parts of my life.

I've never been interested in things that sparkle and shine; I'm more interested in people.

Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything.

Friendships are among the most fundamental of human needs.

I believe people are in our lives for a reason. We're here to learn from each other.

I just have a great life. I know great people. I've had great relationships - all different kinds of relationships.

I think we pursue positive relationships whether or not they bring us engagement or happiness.

Relationships are people's No. 1 priorities. They want to have good relationships, and a lot of times they don't.

One of the advantages of my profession is I come into contact with many people.

I think it's important to cultivate as many people as you can to see which ones you jive with. And it makes you happy. If one dies, you have another one. So living is a process that you have to do by yourself, and if you can learn a few little goodies along the way that might make it easier for you, so much the better.

I've always felt more comfortable in the company of women, and as far as girlfriends go, they've each been a learning experience. You meet someone at a certain point in your life, then break apart, but you always share that time.

Back in your twenties you're discovering your boundaries in life, whether it's with relationships or friendships and partying.

It's very much up to you, how you shape your life. I mean, I missed out on human relationships. But looking at relationships that I've seen along the way, I don't think I've missed much.

I had a lot of friends, but none of them I felt super close with. Now that I'm older, I can look back on my teenage self and kind of see the things I did wrong and the things I did right, what affect they had on me, and what affect they had on other people. I can look at it in a much more conducive way to storytelling.

Anyone who has been through failed relationships - even people in successful relationships - understand that you gain perspective about what is important to you.

I was never given this advice, people aren't given this advice, focus on growing and maintaining relationships for your network, and that's key. And most of the advice tends to be, you know, discover your strengths, build up your resume, get a title, all of that stuff pales in comparison.

Few people give themselves time to be friends.