Grace Paley Quotes

There are some people who make you feel less lonely.

For whoever is lonely there is a tavern.

Yes, but don't forget I also have the luxury of the worlds finest band when it gets lonely.

People are lonely. They want company and your book can provide them company and a little bit of hope. And there's nothing wrong with that.

I turn to books for a feeling of companionship: for somebody knowing what I have known.

On even the worst days, when nothing was working at the lab, I knew that at home I would find warmth, peace, companionship, and encouragement. As a consequence, the next day would surely be better.

At least I had that, one guy understood me.

There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend.

Running was like the friend that never left. It was just always there.

Everybody needs one essential friend.

Music really helps me. It's like a best friend.

When you've grown sick of reading and bug-eyed from watching TV, when your friends are all visited out, no words can adequately praise the link to the outside world provided by your parents and family.

Hanging out with the Trees is like hanging out with your family, and I hardly ever see my family.

I would say that for me while growing up, music was my best friend in many ways, and I hope my music can do that for others, to make them feel less alone.

I am your homegirl, at the end of the day, but I also feel very... outside. So if you're finding solace in feeling outside with me, then we're good to go.

Thy friendship makes us fresh.

I never feel lonely if I've got a book - they're like old friends. Even if you're not reading them over and over again, you know they are there. And they're part of your history. They sort of tell a story about your journey through life.

He shouldn't be alone at a time like this. This is a special time for me to be around as much as I can. He needs his family and his friends and his fans.

Social support is everything.

It's part of the calling to at least do a few songs in the show that give people some hope. There's so much hurt in this world and... music is such a great healing balm and a great way to forget your troubles.

Your friend is your needs answered.

It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need to touch them. Not even talk. A feeling passes between you both. You're not alone.

It would be nice to have someone to go back to, a girl to call at the end of the night after a long day.

'Safe Harbor' is a state of mind... it's the place - in reality or metaphor - to which one goes in times of trouble or worry. It can be a friendship, marriage, church, garden, beach, poem, prayer, or song.

I can understand companionship.