Amy Poehler Quotes

I think being compassionate of each other's lives and issues is nonnegotiable when it comes to friendships. We're all going through different stages and issues, and as I get older, I'm trying to lean into that.

And if you see me, smile and maybe give me a hug. That's important to me too.

Most people are weak and frightened, and run from anything which could be upsetting. Most people, also, are takers and not givers.

Warmth, kindness, and friendship are the most yearned for commodities in the world. The person who can provide them will never be lonely.

You can believe that he was taught to love and respect all mankind - but to fear no man.

As a very small child I found recorded noise and the solitary singer beneath the spotlight so dramatic and so brave... walking the plank... willingly... It was sink or swim. The very notion of standing there, alone, I found beautiful.

Rejoicing in our joy, not suffering over our suffering, makes someone a friend.

I also think that what's wrong with all of us is that we don't show enough love toward each other.

Don't let fear or insecurity stop you from trying new things. Believe in yourself. Do what you love. And most importantly, be kind to others, even if you don't like them.

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand.

I love being around people who care about me, and I care about them.

The sexiest thing in the entire world is being really smart. And being thoughtful and being generous. Everything else is crap. I promise you. It's just crap that people try to sell to you to make you feel like less. So don't buy it. Be smart. Be thoughtful and be generous.

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.

I'm lucky that I've never been bullied personally. There are always going to be kids who are mean and say stuff, but the people that matter to you - the people you love, like your parents, your siblings, and your friends - those are the people you should listen to.

I will say go into the world and try to find good people that feel genuine affection and love for you, and disregard everything else about their background.

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

A friend is an emotional bond, just like friendship is a human experience.

When the world is so complicated, the simple gift of friendship is within all of our hands.

I love people who are fearless, and I'm a spiritual guy, so I connect with people spiritually.

The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.

I believe that we were meant to live as social creatures, to reach out and bless each other's lives.

I want everyone to know there is always someone there for you.

People call me and they want talk, they need to get something off their mind, I got all the time in the world for them.

There's this stress that is relieved when you realize somebody understands, and that's only going to happen if you feel the person who's writing the book or the people in the TV show aren't holding back.

There are some people who make you feel less lonely.