Muriel BarberyIf you have but one friend, make sure you choose her well.
About This Quote
As a child, everyone wanted to be friends with you. You were the coolest kid in class and everyone wanted to be your friend. As you get older, however, that changes and people start looking for friends who can show similar interests and characteristics. If you choose your friends well, it is unlikely that they will abandon you when your popularity fades and you aren’t doing so well in school or life in general.
Source: The Elegance Of The Hedgehog
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