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Relations Quotes

Family, friendship, and diplomacy in a single word

This page shows how differently 'relations' can be used, as an academic field studying international ties, as a wry comment on family versus friendship, and as an old saying linking dishonesty to blood ties. For more thoughtful reflections, see the Giacomo Puccini quotes.

Knavery and flattery are blood relations.

Abraham Lincoln

My academic specialization is Arab-Israel relations.

Quotes by Ian Lustick

Friends are God's apology for relations.

Quotes by Hugh Kingsmill

Frequently Asked Questions

Does relations always mean family here?
No, it also refers to academic study of international relationships, alongside more personal takes on family and friendship.
Is there a humorous quote about friends versus family?
Yes, one line jokingly suggests friends exist to make up for the relatives we don't choose.
Do these quotes touch on international affairs?
One references an academic specialization in a specific region's diplomatic history.
Is there an old saying included in this collection?
Yes, a traditional line ties dishonesty and flattery to blood relations.
Where can I find more reflective, everyday quotes?
Check our Hankering quotes for more casual musings.

Browse the Hankering quotes for more everyday musings.