Some people will say that Friends is always going to be their favorite sitcom, and for others, Seinfeld makes the most sense since the episodes are about nothing special. There is another group of TV fans who will forever adore The Office. The gang finds themselves in truly hilarious and awkward situations all the time, and the dialogue is also top-notch and original.
The actors on The Office are what make the show so funny and such a classic sitcom. Since the characters are so close to each other, it makes sense that the show's dialogue would be a treasure trove for amazing quotes about friendship.
10 "Sorry I annoyed you with my friendship"
This funny quote about friendship comes from Andy Bernard, and it's just so true.
Even the best of pals can admit that sometimes, they totally frustrate each other. Everyone has bad habits, such as making the same irritating expression all the time, or not being able to stop with an annoying saying, or texting too much during the day when their friend is working hard.
9 "I want to be married and have 100 kids so I can have 100 friends and no one can say no to being my friend."
This Michael quote brings up a really good point: many people figure that when they start a family, their kids will become their friends, but that can be pretty rare. Not every parent and child get along, of course, and family bonding is tough for some.
This quote is also a little sad as Michael mentions people not wanting to hang out with him. Everyone has been rejected by a potential or even long-term friend, and it's truly the worst.
8 "Friends joke with one another. ‘Hey, you’re poor.’ ‘Hey, your momma’s dead.’ That’s what friends do.”
This is one of Michael's most famous quotes and for good reason as it's pretty hard to forget.
Hey, he got the first part of this right. Friends do make each other laugh and help each other get through tough times and smile more... but they probably don't want to talk about each other's financial situations or joke about dead parents. That might not go over too well.
7 "Some people need dozens of friends to say, 'hey look at me, I'm popular!' But not me, I'm very picky..."
"I need three, maybe two. When you meet that someone special you just know. Because a real relationship can't be forced. It should just come about effortlessly."
While many actors were in the running for Michael Scott, fans of the sitcom would agree that Steve Carell seems like he was truly made for the part. He just has a way of saying everything so perfectly.
This quote about friendship is very sweet and moving. It's also funny since no one wants to admit that they're "picky" about friends but most people are.
6 "Presents are the best way to show how much you care. It’s a tangible thing you can point at and say, ‘Hey man, I love you. This many dollars worth."
Michael's quote about buying people gifts is perfect as everyone has to give their friends presents at least a few times a year, between holidays and birthdays and any other special milestones.
It's easy to get caught up in the stress of finding the best gift ever, but when someone stops and thinks about it, they'll agree with Michael that gifts tell the story of how much someone cares about their pal.
5 "I talk a lot, so I’ve learned to just tune myself out."
Mindy Kaling is one of the funniest writers and actors out there, and her characters often say the most hilarious things.
Her character on The Office, Kelly Kapoor, says a lot of really funny quotes, and this is one of her best. When Kelly says, "I talk a lot, so I've learned to just tune myself out," this is so easy to relate to. Everyone has that one person in their friend group who is very chatty and it can be tough for others to get a word in.
4 "I have six roommates, which are better than friends because they have to give you one month’s notice before they leave.”
Toby Flenderson's quote is equal parts funny and so true that it can be a little sad (which sums up a lot of the dialogue on The Office).
People always joke about getting ghosted when trying to date, especially online, but ghosting can happen between friends, too. One person thinks that everything is totally fine and keeps reaching out to make plans, and the other person has no interest in continuing to hang out. It's awkward, that's for sure.
3 "Do I need to be liked? Absolutely not. I like to be liked. I enjoy being liked. I have to be liked. But it's not like a compulsive need to be liked. Like my need to be praised."
One of the best Michael Scott quotes about friendship, this one sums up how good it feels to make a new friend.
While people often talk about "quality over quantity" when it comes to friends, since it's much better to have a couple of close pals instead of a ton of people who feel like strangers, it does feel nice to be part of a group sometimes. And it feels great to be "liked," as Michael says, and compliments are even better.
2 "You wanna hear a lie? I...think you're great. You're my best friend."
This is a quote from a scene between Michael and Toby. Michael asks Toby if he can lie to him and then says that they're best friends.
Any friend group will laugh at this as, of course, everyone is luckier than Michael Scott, and everyone has actual friends. His awkward nature is why everyone loves him, though.
1 "We hang out a ton, mostly at work."
Michael says this about Jim, and it couldn't be more hilarious.
Of all of Michael's quotes about friendship, this one stands out. A lot of people become good friends with people who they work with, and it's easy to think that friendship is deeper than it actually is since they're spending so much time together. It's when that office bonding translates to getting together outside of work that it becomes a true friendship.