A Friend in Need/Quotes

The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows where
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother

—The Hollies, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"

"A friend is someone that helps you move.
A true friend is someone that helps you move bodies."

—Anonymous

"A friend in need is a pest."

—Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

"A friend in need's a friend indeed. A friend with weed is better."

—Placebo, "Pure Morning"

"A friend in need is a friend indeed."

—Proverbial, referring primarily to those who stay friends even when times are tough

"Allies! -- with our backs against the wall
I will answer when you call."

—Heart, "Allies"

"All right. Let's do this, Chad. You keep doing your thing and don't fight for yourself. But fight for me and I will fight for you. If you ever put your life on the line to protect something, then I'll put my life on the line to protect it too."

—Ichigo, Bleach

"Yet you do not deny the accusation," said O-Tar.
"It is not worthy the dignity of a denial," she responded haughtily.
"And I were you, woman," said a deep voice at her side, "I should, nevertheless, deny it."
Tara of Helium turned to see the eyes of U-Thor, the great jed of Manatos, upon her. Brave eyes they were, but neither cold nor cruel. O-Tar rapped impatiently upon the arm of his throne. "U-Thor forgets," he cried, "that O-Tar is the jeddak."
"U-Thor remembers," replied the jed of Manatos, "that the laws of Manator permit any who may be accused to have advice and counsel before their judge."

—The Chessman of Mars, U-Thor.

'"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."'

—Jesus from The Bible detailing the extent that a true friend may have to give up for the sake of those he cares for.

Tucker: Creepy hospital, ghosts guarding the joint… still, no sign Danny's in any real danger.
Danny (echoing): Let me GO!
Tucker: Still, technically not a cry for help.
Danny: HELP!
Tucker: Well, not a cry for me.
Danny: TUCKER!!!
Tucker: Ah, dang.

—Tucker Foley showing the viewers how to respond to a friend in need, Doctor's Disorders