There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be! —Irish Proverb
“There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be!”

Irish Proverb


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Some meals are regrettable, and some meals are forgettable, but any meal with a good friend, is a meal that is always memorable.

Ding from Las Vegas., May 25, 2022

Great quote .

Diana, February 7, 2022

Thanks for another great one!

cathie from n.y., February 7, 2022

This just about says it all. Looking forward to memorizing and passing it along its merry way.

Jeanie Keeffe from Arroyo Grande, CA, January 25, 2022

how can I order the card, "there are good ships and wood ships that sail the sea?

Lawrence R. Jarka from 2337 CR. 175, Lakeville, Oh. 44638, August 2, 2020

Like many people, I memorized this quote during my president’s eulogy. Great delivery

Robert Meza from Las Vegas, NV, December 10, 2018

Friendship is an amazing thing

Albany NY, December 7, 2018

Amazing

Anonymous, December 7, 2018

Fantastic like so many I to heard it at the funeral of #41 GHWB a gem I will take with me forever.

Jimmy brooks from Watertown, Ct, December 7, 2018

GREAT expression for friendship and they can last a live time and often do.

Mack Cox from North Carolina, December 7, 2018

very profound statement

Anonymous, December 7, 2018

I was touched by these words from the tribute to George H. W. Bush by Brian Mulroney, former prime minister of Canada. Definitely a sentiment that will stick with me forever.

Chuck Steiner from Newark, New Jersey, December 7, 2018

This quote spoke to me so personally.. touched my heart and soul. I’ll remember it always....

Anonymous, December 6, 2018

I heard it read by the former Prime Minister of Canada yesterday at former President George H.W. Bush's Memorial. I liked it so much. Profound!

Angela from North Carolina, December 6, 2018

Heartwarming.

Aloha from Hawaii, December 6, 2018

It seem that this proverb , read yesterday , and was the first time that I heard about this beautiful sentiment about friendships.

Monem from Cairo,Egypt, December 6, 2018

Love it l! Heard the former prime minister of cananda read it at GW Bush funeral.

Virginia from Pa, December 6, 2018

Love it how very profound!

Betty kirby from Bermuda Dunes ca, December 6, 2018

Love this

Barbara Sheehan from NJ, December 6, 2018

I love it. I heard it today durring George W. H. Bush's funeral service

Anonymous, December 6, 2018

love this proverb

peter munn from facebook, December 5, 2018

Nice words

Peter.munn from Facebook, December 5, 2018

I agree , so true

Perry from Beattyville, Kentucky. , December 5, 2018

Used in the eulogy to George HW Bush. Beautiful.

Shawna from Pittsburgh, December 5, 2018

Powerful words and profound.

Ayanda from Graceland , September 9, 2018

Be true...be true!

Marc from Orlando , April 24, 2017

I Love and Miss you my friend!

Anonymous, August 26, 2016

:)))

Sandra from Miami, August 2, 2016

To all my Family and Friends: Your Names are always in my Heart!

Alda from FL , February 16, 2016

I [JUST] ARRIVED TO THIS SITE...!

CLIF from APPLE VALLEY, CA, December 25, 2015

Make a small gesture to show a friend that you care. After all, it costs nothing!

EDILANDIO from BRAZIL, December 23, 2015

I KNOW YOU KNOW YOU'RE MY SHIP XO

PENNY from APPLE VALLEY, CA, December 22, 2015

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