Siblings are our first friends and sometimes our fiercest rivals. They share our childhood memories and our family quirks. The bond between siblings is unique, filled with shared laughter and occasional squabbles.
In this article, we bring you some of the best quotes about siblings that capture the essence of this special relationship. Whether you have a brother, a sister, or both, these quotes will remind you of the special place they hold in your heart.
Funny Quotes
“Siblings: your only enemy you can’t live without.”
“Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.”
“Older siblings… the only people who will pick on you for their own entertainment and beat up anyone else who tries.”
“As a brother and sister, our tastes were so different, but we always shared our laughter.”
“Sometimes I feel ugly. Then I look at my brother and I’m okay.”
“Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.”
“Brothers are like fat thighs. They stick together.”
“I smile because you’re my brother. I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it!”
“What strange creatures brothers are!”
“Sisters never quite forgive each other for what happened when they were five.”
“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.”
“Our sibling rivalry was just a precursor to our rivalry over who gets the last piece of pizza.”
“A sibling is the lens through which you see your childhood.”
“In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.”
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.”
“A brother shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams.”
“Having lots of siblings is like having built-in best friends.”
“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring – quite often the hard way.”
“God made us siblings because he knew our parents couldn’t handle us as friends.”
“When siblings are fighting, there is nothing quite like the bond of an unsolicited apology.”
“We may fight, we may argue, but we’re family, and that’s all that matters.”
“Brothers aren’t simply close; brothers are knit together.”
“Half the time when brothers wrestle, it’s just an excuse to hug each other.”
“Siblings: the only enemy you can’t live without.”
“Being a sister is way better than being a princess.”
“There’s no buddy like a brother.”
“The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that food came out of his nose.”
“Siblings are put on this Earth to keep you humble. They can always see through your act.”
“Brothers and sisters can say things to one another that no one else can.”
“Having siblings is like having built-in best friends who you sometimes want to strangle.”
“The best way to get a puppy is to beg for a baby brother—and they’ll settle for a puppy every time.”
“Siblings are like streetlights along the road, they don’t make the distance any shorter but they light up the path and make the walk worthwhile.”
“The advantage of growing up with siblings is that you become very good at fractions.”
“Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.”
Heartfelt Quotes
“There’s no other love like the love for a brother. There’s no other love like the love from a brother.”
“Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.”
“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.”
“Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.”
“To the outside world, we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys.”
“A sibling may be the keeper of one’s identity, the only person with the keys to one’s unfettered, more fundamental self.”
“Brothers and sisters can say things to one another that no one else can.”
“A sister is both your mirror – and your opposite.”
“What brothers say to tease their sisters has nothing to do with what they really think of them.”
“A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.”
“The best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend.”
“Big sisters are the crabgrass in the lawn of life.”
“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring – quite often the hard way.”
“The greatest gift our parents ever gave us was each other.”
“A sibling is the lens through which you see your childhood.”
“There is no love like the love for a brother. There is no love like the love from a brother.”
“You can kid the world, but not your sister.”
“Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other.”
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.”
“Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.”
“Our siblings push buttons that cast us in roles we felt sure we had let go of long ago – the baby, the peacekeeper, the caretaker, the avoider. It doesn’t seem to matter how much time has elapsed or how far we’ve traveled.”
“Side by side or miles apart, siblings are always connected by the heart.”
“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”
“Brothers are playmates in the beginning and best friends for life.”
“Being brother and sister means being there for each other.”
“We came into the world like brother and brother; And now let’s go hand in hand, not one before another.”
“A sister smiles when one tells one’s stories – for she knows where the decoration has been added.”
“Siblings: your only enemy you can’t live without.”
“There’s something about having a sibling that you know will always be in your corner whether you like them or not.”
“Is solace anywhere more comforting than that in the arms of a sister?”
“Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.”
“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”
“A brother shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams.”
“Brothers aren’t simply close; brothers are knit together.”
Classic Quotes
“Sibling rivalry is the life-long competition between brothers and sisters, a competition that has no rules, keeps no scores, and never ends.”
“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.”
“To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confident, it is to have a soulmate for life.”
“What brothers say to tease their sisters has nothing to do with what they really think of them.”
“Siblings that say they never fight are most definitely hiding something.”
“Our siblings push buttons that cast us in roles we felt sure we had let go of long ago—the baby, the peacekeeper, the caretaker, the avoider. It doesn’t seem to matter how much time has elapsed or how far we’ve traveled.”
“Big sisters are the crab grass in the lawn of life.”
“Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.”
“Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.”
“If you have a brother or sister, tell them you love them every day – that’s the most beautiful thing.”
“A sibling may be the keeper of one’s identity, the only person with the keys to one’s unfettered, more fundamental self.”
“Brothers and sisters are both your mirror – and your opposite.”
“Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.”
“Our brothers and sisters are there with us from the dawn of our personal stories to the inevitable dusk.”
“As we grew up, my brothers acted like they didn’t care, but I always knew they looked out for me and were there!”
“There’s no other love like the love for a brother. There’s no other love like the love from a brother.”
“We know one another’s faults, virtues, catastrophes, mortifications, triumphs, rivalries, desires, and how long we can each hold a grudge.”
“A sibling is a lens through which you see your childhood.”
“Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other.”
“The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that food came out his nose.”
“The greatest gift our parents ever gave us was each other.”
“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring—quite often the hard way.”
“Brothers and sisters can say things to one another that no one else can.”
“The mildest, drowsiest sister has been known to turn tiger if her sibling is in trouble.”
“Siblings: your only enemy you can’t live without.”
“There is a little boy inside the man who is my brother … Oh, how I hated that little boy. And how I love him too.”
“Sisters never quite forgive each other for what happened when they were five.”
“You can kid the world, but not your sister.”
“Friends come and go, but sisters are forever.”
“My brother may not always be at my side, but he is always in my heart.”
“Family: like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.”
“The advantage of growing up with siblings is that you become very good at fractions.”
“When you have a lot of siblings, you always do something to feel special.”
“Siblings are the lenses through which we see our childhood.”
Inspirational Quotes
“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring – quite often the hard way.”
“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.”
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.”
“There is no love like the love for a brother. There is no love like the love from a brother.”
“What brothers say to tease their sisters has nothing to do with what they really think of them.”
“A sibling may be the keeper of one’s identity, the only person with the keys to one’s unfettered, more fundamental self.”
“Our siblings push buttons that cast us in roles we felt sure we had let go of long ago – the baby, the peacemaker, the caretaker, the avoider.”
“Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.”
“There’s no other love like the love for a brother. There’s no other love like the love from a brother.”
“The mildest, drowsiest sister has been known to turn tiger if her sibling is in trouble.”
“Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.”
“Your siblings are the only people in the world who know what it’s like to have been brought up the way you were.”
“A sibling is the lens through which you see your childhood.”
“Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.”
“When sisters stand shoulder to shoulder, who stands a chance against us?”
“Half the time when brothers wrestle, it’s just an excuse to hug each other.”
“Big sisters are the crab grass in the lawn of life.”
“Being sister and brother means being there for each other.”
“Brothers and sisters can say things to one another that no one else can.”
“Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.”
“The greatest gift our parents ever gave us was each other.”
“Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.”
“In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.”
“A friend is a brother who was once a bother.”
“Brothers are playmates in the beginning and best friends for life.”
“A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.”
“A sibling represents a person’s past, present, and future.”
“The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that food came out his nose.”
“Siblings: Your only enemy you can’t live without.”
“To the outside world, we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys.”
“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring—quite often the hard way.”
“Having lots of siblings is like having built-in best friends.”
“Siblings resemble us just enough to make all their differences confusing, and no matter what we choose to make of this, we are cast in relation to them our whole lives long.”
“Our paths may change as life goes along, but the bond between us remains ever strong.”
Celebratory Quotes
“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.”
“A sibling is the lens through which you see your childhood.”
“Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.”
“Is solace anywhere more comforting than that in the arms of a sister?”
“We came into the world like brother and brother; and now let’s go hand in hand, not one before another.”
“Our siblings push buttons that cast us in roles we felt sure we had let go of long ago—the baby, the peacekeeper, the caretaker, the avoider.”
“The mildest, drowsiest sister has been known to turn tiger if her sibling is in trouble.”
“Having lots of siblings is like having built-in best friends.”
“Brothers and sisters are separated by distance but never by heart.”
“To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confident—it is to have a soulmate for life.”
“A sibling is a friend given by nature.”
“There’s no other love like the love for a sibling. There’s no other love like the love from a sibling.”
“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”
“A sister is both your mirror—and your opposite.”
“What brothers say to tease their sisters has nothing to do with what they really think of them.”
“Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other.”
“A brother is a friend given by Nature.”
“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring—quite often the hard way.”
“Brothers and sisters can provide the most encouragement and support when life’s trials get us down.”
“There can be no better companion than a brother. There can be no better friend than a sister.”
“Sisters and brothers just happen, we don’t get to choose them, but they become one of our most cherished relationships.”
“Siblings are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.”
“Being sister and brother means being there for each other.”
“Our siblings resemble us just enough to make all their differences confusing, and no matter what we choose to make of this, we are cast in relation to them our whole lives long.”
“A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves—a special kind of double.”
“My siblings are my best friends.”
“Friends grow up and move away. But the one thing that’s never lost is your sister.”
“Siblings: your only enemy you can’t live without.”
“Brothers aren’t simply close; brothers are knit together.”
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.”
“There is no better friend than a sister. And there is no better sister than you.”
“Sisters share the scent and smells—the feel of a common childhood.”
“A sister smiles when one tells stories—for she knows where the decoration has been added.”
“Being brother and sister means being there for each other.”
Nostalgic Quotes
“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.”
“A sibling is the lens through which you see your childhood.”
“Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.”
“My sister and I are so close that we finish each other’s sentences and often wonder whose memories belong to whom.”
“There’s no other love like the love for a brother. There’s no other love like the love from a brother.”
“What brothers say to tease their sisters has nothing to do with what they really think of them.”
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.”
“A sibling may be the keeper of one’s identity, the only person with the keys to one’s unfettered, more fundamental self.”
“Brothers and sisters separated by distance, joined by love.”
“Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.”
“In some ways, siblings, and especially sisters, are more influential in your childhood than your parents.”
“Growing up together is a bond that can never be unwound.”
“The greatest gift our parents gave us was each other.”
“No one knows you better than your sibling.”
“Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.”
“Brothers aren’t simply close; brothers are knit together.”
“When sisters stand shoulder to shoulder, who can stand against them?”
“Our paths may change as life goes along, but the bond between us remains ever strong.”
“Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.”
“We didn’t even realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.”
“Siblings: your only enemy you can’t live without.”
“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring – quite often the hard way.”
“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”
“An older sister is a friend and defender – a listener, conspirator, a counselor, and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too.”
“Having lots of siblings is like having built-in best friends.”
“As we grew up, my brothers acted like they didn’t care, but I always knew they looked out for me and were there!”
“There is no better friend than a sister. And there is no better sister than you.”
“Siblings are like branches on a tree; we grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.”
“Brothers are playmates in the beginning and best friends for life.”
“To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confident – it is to have a soulmate for life.”
“The mildest, drowsiest sister has been known to turn tiger if her sibling is in trouble.”
“We shared a room, you stole my toys, and then my heart.”
“Siblings are our partners and co-workers in the family business: life.”
“Sisters may drive you crazy, get into your stuff, and irritate you. However, if anyone else dares say so, a sister will defend you to the death.”
Personalized Quotes
“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.”
“A sibling is a lens through which you see your childhood.”
“Siblings that say they never fight are most definitely hiding something.”
“Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.”
“To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confident… it is to have a soulmate for life.”
“My siblings are my best friends.”
“It’s hard to be responsible, adult, and sensible all the time. How good it is to have a sister whose heart is as young as your own.”
“Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.”
“I smile because you’re my brother. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it.”
“Siblings: your only enemy you can’t live without.”
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.”
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.”
“Sisters and brothers are the truest, purest forms of love, family, and friendship, knowing when to hold you and when to challenge you, but always being a part of you.”
“What brothers say to tease their sisters has nothing to do with what they really think of them.”
“The greatest gift our parents ever gave us was each other.”
“A brother is a friend given by Nature.”
“A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves—a special kind of double.”
“Siblings: the key to childhood memories that will be forever cherished.”
“In the cookies of life, siblings are the chocolate chips.”
“Having lots of siblings is like having built-in best friends.”
“The advantage of growing up with siblings is that you become very good at fractions.”
“Brothers and sisters peep into each other’s hearts, sharing the happiness and the sorrows we may not share with anyone else.”
“Siblings are branches of a tree, some stay close, others go in different directions, but their roots will always be one.”
“I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends.”
“Siblings know you better than anyone. They may not always admire you, but they’ll always be intensely interested in you.”
“Brothers and sisters are each other’s superheroes with super-healing powers; consider yourself lucky to have them.”
“What sets sisters apart is not just their childhood, but the unique bond they create and nurture through the years.”
“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring—quite often the hard way.”
“A sibling may be the keeper of one’s identity, the only person with the keys to one’s unfettered, more fundamental self.”
“Brothers and sisters are the ones you can never really get rid of, even if you sometimes want to.”
“Siblings can be different than you. They can be your greatest allies and your most annoying challengers. They are the family you get to walk through life with.”
“Your brother is your brother only if he is good to you. If he is not, he is just a relative.”
“Happiness is having a younger sibling who is taller than you and still has to listen to everything you say.”
“Siblings are the people we grew up with, who knew the best and worst of us and loved us in any case.”
Short Quotes
“A sibling is a lens through which you see your childhood.”
“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.”
“There’s no other love like the love for a brother. There’s no other love like the love from a brother.”
“Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.”
“The greatest gift our parents ever gave us was each other.”
“A sibling may be the keeper of one’s identity, the only person with the keys to one’s unfettered, more fundamental self.”
“Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.”
“I may fight with my siblings, but once you lay a finger on them, you’ll be facing me.”
“Like branches on a tree, we grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.”
“What brothers say to tease their sisters has nothing to do with what they really think of them.”
“A sister is both your mirror and your opposite.”
“Having lots of siblings is like having built-in best friends.”
“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring – quite often the hard way.”
“To the outside world, we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were.”
“Family: where life begins and love never ends.”
“Brothers and sisters can say things to one another that no one else can.”
“A sibling is the one who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.”
“Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister?”
“A sibling is the friend God gives you; a best friend is the sibling your heart chooses.”
“Your sibling is your first and oldest enemy, but also your first friend and ally.”
“Brothers and sisters are one of the constant things in the lives of many people.”
“I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends.”
“Siblings know you better than anyone. They may not always admire you, but they will always be intensely interested in you.”
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.”
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.”
“A sibling rivalry is one of the most enduring relationships of our lives.”
“Our roots say we’re siblings, our hearts say we’re friends.”
“In the cookies of life, siblings are the chocolate chips.”
“Siblings by chance, friends by choice.”
“The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that food came out of his nose.”
“The mildest, drowsiest sister has been known to turn tiger if her sibling is in trouble.”
“Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring – quite often the hard way.”
“To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confident – it is to have a soulmate for life.”
Summing Up
Siblings have a special place in our hearts, and the quotes we’ve listed remind us how important they are. These words capture the joy, support, and sometimes the challenges that come with having brothers or sisters. Whether you share these quotes with your siblings or reflect on them alone, they highlight the unique bond that only siblings can share.
Take a moment to think about the memories you have with your siblings and the ways they shape your life. Even when life gets busy, these quotes can serve as a gentle reminder of the love and connection you share with your brothers and sisters.
