The phrases for brothers and sisters presented below form a selection of quotations about the feeling of brotherly and sisterly bonding that unites people who have this kind of kinship.

They can be used as phrases to dedicate or simply to better understand how the bond between older and younger siblings (or even twins!) has been understood throughout history.

Best short phrases about siblings

There are several famous people who have reflected on brotherly love and on the joy of having a brother or sister to share great moments with.

1. Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero

Marc Brown talks about how exciting it is to have someone you are related to.

2. Siblings who say they never sin must be hiding something

Daniel Handler , the author of A Series of Catastrophic Misfortunes, leaves this brief reflection on the relationship between siblings with a touch of irony.

3. Siblings: the children of the same parents, who are perfectly normal until they get together

Sam Levenson , in one of the most humorous sentences about brothers.

4. Our brothers and sisters are there from the dawn of our lives until the inevitable sunset

A reflection by Susan Scarf Merrell with a tragic yet mature touch.

5. What strange creatures the brothers are!

Even intellectuals like Jane Austen are surprised by the eccentricities of life with brothers.

6. There is no other love like that of a brother

Terri Guillemets , on fraternal love for brothers and sisters.

7. A brother is a friend who gives us nature Jean

One of the most popular sentences about brothers is this one by Baptiste Legouve .

8. How do people go through life without a sister?

Sara Corpening believes that this type of family bond is a survival resource.

9. Sweet is the voice of a sister in the time of sadness

Benjamin Disraeli brings some theatricality to this reflection on the healing power of this kind of love.

10. The brothers do not let themselves wander in the dark

Jolene Perry exposes this sentence as if it were a maxim of life.

11. Comfort is never better in a place than in the arms of a sister

A phrase about the brothers similar to that of Benjamin Disraeli, which in this case is by the writer Alice Walker .

12. I want to be the white man’s brother, not his brother-in-law

Martin Luther King, Jr . expresses in this way the degree of fraternal union that he sought in the reconciliation between black and white Americans.

13. When the brothers agree, no strength is as strong as their life together

The Greek philosopher Antístenes , in one of the short sentences about older brothers.

14. Siblings who never fight are like distant relatives

Pankaj Gupta about that apparent love-hate relationship between people with this kind of kinship.

15. Sisters function as safety nets in this chaotic world simply by supporting each other

Carol Saline on the vital role of mutual support.

16. Help your brother’s boat, and yours will reach the other shore

A Hindu proverb with an important moral undertone.

17. You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gifts, and you are God’s gift to others.

Desmond Tutu relates religion and reflections on the family.

18. Nothing can make me stop loving my brother

Brandy Norwood in another of those phrases about emotional siblings ideal for dedications.

19. Those who do not have brothers look with a certain innocent envy at those who do

James Boswell , on the privilege of having this kind of bond with someone.

20. We must learn to live together as brothers or die together as fools

Another of the phrases of Martin Luther King, Jr . about brotherhood.

21. I had a brother who was my salvation; he made my childhood bearable

Maurice Sendak in another of those phrases about siblings that are based on childhood memories

22. Never treat a partner as a brother

Hesiod believed that the relationship you have with siblings is not of the same nature as the one you have with close friends

23. The warmer, sleepier sister becomes a tiger her brother or sister has problems

Clara Ortega , about the love of a sister.

24. Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of

Amy Li also relates the relationship between siblings to friendship.

25. I grew up with six brothers. This is how I learned to dance; waiting for my turn to go to the bathroom

A sentence about siblings with a strong sense of humor, by Bob Hope .

26. Being brothers and sisters means being there for each other

An anonymous phrase as direct as it is simple.

27. A sister is the one who gives you her umbrella in the storm and then takes you to see the rainbow

This quote from Karen Brown is, too, almost a poem.

28. If you want to do great things with your life, you can’t do it alone. Your best team will be your friends and siblings

Deepak Chopra about life projects that involve other people

28. The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that milk came out of his nose

Garrison Keillor and the childhood memories of many people.

29. A brother shares childhood memories and adult dreams

Another anonymous phrase with a very emotional focus.

30. There’s a little boy inside the adult who’s my brother. How much I hated him, and how much I love him too

A quote from Anna Quindlan about the indescribable feeling that many people experience when relating to their siblings.

31. We all have competitive relationships with our brothers

John Bejamin Hickey , on contests and demonstrations of power between people with these family ties.

32. The best way to get a puppy is to pray for a sibling

A sentence about humorous brothers by Winston Pendleton .

33. God blesses those who help their brother

In this sentence, Abu Bakr also incorporates morality into family relationships.

34. A brother could be the guardian of one’s identity, the only person with the keys to one’s most fundamental being

Marian Sandmailer speaks of the brothers as if they were mirrors reflecting one’s fundamental identity.

35. The brothers are people with whom we learn, people who teach us about justice, cooperation, kindness and care

Pamela Dugdale , on the learning potential of fraternal relationships.

36. Your siblings are the only people who know how it feels to have been raised the same way you are

A sentence about siblings by Betsy Cohen .

37. My brothers are my best friends

America Ferrera on the degree of bonding she feels with these family members, applicable to many more people experiencing the same thing.

38. If you have a brother, you will fight

Liam Gallagher, about the challenges of having brothers and sisters.

39. As they got older, my brothers pretended not to care about me, but I always knew they cared about me and were there

An autobiographical quote from Catherine Pulsifer , about the apparent coldness that sometimes covers the relationships between siblings.

40. Because I have a brother, I will always have a friend

One of the most popular sentences about brothers, anonymously written.

41. Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet

A Vietnamese proverb about the strong emotional bond experienced by these relatives.

42. If we are not our brothers’ guardians, at least we are not their executioners

A reflection by Marlon Brando on the options that arise in these kinship relationships.

43. We came into the world as brother and sister. And now we go hand in hand, none before the other

A quote from William Shakespeare , very suitable for use in dedications or ceremonies.

44. If you want to know how your girlfriend will treat you after marriage, look at how she talks to her little brother

A sentence by Sam Levenson with a hint of irony.

45. I looked for my soul, but I didn’t see it. I sought my god, but he eluded me. I sought my brother and found all three of them

An anonymous quote, and also one of the most poetic phrases about brothers.

46.Many times you were a father, many times a friend. It was you who taught me to value things and to walk the path of life

An emotional phrase that can make us appreciate the meaning of brotherhood.

47.You are intelligent, honest, loving and noble. Your beautiful actions speak for you and inspire me to be a better person. I couldn’t have had a better brother than you!

Although it is a matter of chance, many of us feel fortunate to be able to share time with our brothers and sisters.

48. To have a brother like you is a great blessing, for you are attentive to me at all times and you are a great example. Never change brother

The attention that many older brothers give to their younger brothers is commendable.

49. Brother, thank you for being there for me in good times and bad, thank you for guiding me and at the same time understanding my shortcomings

Brotherly love is pure and adorable.

50. I only hope I can repay your kindness and love over the years, dear brother…

A family relationship full of friendship and mutual help.

51. Brother, thank you for existing. Without you I wouldn’t be who I am. Thank you for so many teachings

The brothers help us to modulate our personality and to acquire values for life.

52. Having a brother is not a bed of roses, but we could not live without them

Although the brothers may have their ups and downs, they are indispensable in our lives.

53. I do not consider it shameful to honor the brothers

A phrase from Aeschylus of Eleusis .

54. No friend like a brother; no enemy like a brother

A Hindu proverb that shows us the contradiction in fraternal relationships.

55. I love you very much, even with your faults, your past, your jokes, your smile… Thank you for always being by my side

In spite of everything, it’s always welcome company.

56. Siblings are the best friends we cannot choose

They are not chosen but they are the most unconditional.

57.Brothers and sisters of other races, of another color, but with the same heart

A famous quote from Sub-commander Marc os , with a clear political tinge.

58. We never saw each other but it didn’t matter, my brother woke up while I was sleeping, my brother showed me his chosen star behind the night

Julio Cortázar leaves us with this splendid reflection.

59.The brethren must remain united because that is the first law. Let them have true unity at all times, for if they fight among themselves, they will be devoured by those outside

Union is strength, and more so between brothers.

60.There, brother, here on earth, our soul is filled with advancing flags. Against fear they advance. We shall overcome

Victor Jara gives us this beautiful and libertarian thought.