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Relation Quotes

Sayings about connection, kinship, and how things relate

These relation quotes look at how one thing connects to another, whether it's the bond of friendship, the link between exaggeration and dishonesty, or the way politics ties back to power. Together they show that very little stands alone. For more short reflections, see Twiggy quotes.

A good friend is my nearest relation.

Quotes by Thomas Fuller

Exaggeration is a blood relation to falsehood and nearly as blamable.

Quotes by Hosea Ballou

Politics is activity in relation to power.

Quotes by Francis Parker Yockey

Frequently Asked Questions

What do relation quotes usually talk about?
They cover how one thing links to another, whether that means a close friendship, the tie between exaggeration and dishonesty, or how politics connects back to the exercise of power. For more short lines on connection, see Twiggy quotes.
Why compare relation quotes to friendship sayings?
Because several of them frame close friends as the truest kind of bond a person can have, which overlaps naturally with classic friendship writing.
Is there a common thread linking these lines?
Yes, each one suggests that meaning rarely exists in isolation, and instead depends on how ideas, people, or actions relate to something else.
Do relation quotes touch on honesty at all?
One line draws a direct comparison between overstatement and outright falsehood, treating the two as close relatives rather than opposites.
Are these quotes useful for writing about politics?
Somewhat, since one line frames political activity as fundamentally about the pursuit and use of power.

Whether looking at close relationships or the connections between ideas, these lines offer a quick reminder that context and connection shape meaning. Browse Ale quotes for more.