Brothers: they may drive you crazy, but at the end of the day, there’s no bond quite like it. From going on wild childhood adventures and magical journeys fueled by imagination to having full-on wrestling matches in your family’s living room and then later teaming up to conquer the world together as adults, the connection one has with their brother is one-of-a-kind. Whether it’s a real-life sibling relationship like Jason and Travis Kelce have or a fictional one like Mario and Luigi, there’s a beauty that surrounds brotherhood. To celebrate this connection, we rounded up 75 unforgettable brother quotes.
Some of these sayings tug at your heartstrings, others are sweet, some focus on the joys of being a big brother or a little brother, and a few even capture funny moments. Hopefully as you read through them, you’ll be able to relate to several and they will spark a bit of nostalgia. From brother and sister quotes to sayings just about your brotherly bond, cherish your sibling as you scroll through them.
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Best Brother Quotes
1. “Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” — Marc Brown
2. “A brother shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams.” — Unknown
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3. “A brother is a friend given by nature.”— Ernest Legouvé
4. “Because I have a brother, I’ll always have a friend.” — Guardians of the Galaxy
5. “There is no love like the love for a brother. There is no love like the love from a brother.” — Astrid Alauda
6. “Half the time when brothers wrestle, it’s just an excuse to hug each other.” — James Patterson
7. “Brothers are playmates in the beginning and best friends for life.” — Unknown
8. “How do people make it through life without a brother?” — Unknown
9. “Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.” — Vietnamese Proverb
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10. “Brothers aren’t simply close; brothers are knit together.” — Robert Rivers
11. “Brothers don’t shake hands. Brothers gotta hug.” — Tommy Boy
12. “Once a brother, always a brother, no matter the distance, no matter the difference and no matter the issue.” — Byron Pulsifer
13. “The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
14. “Brothers don’t necessarily have to say anything to each other—they can sit in a room and be together and just be completely comfortable with each other.” — Leonardo DiCaprio
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15. “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.” — Proverbs 17:17
16. “When brothers agree, no fortress is as strong as their common life.” — Antisthenes
17. “The crest and crowning of all good, life’s final star, is brotherhood.” — Edwin Markham
18. “Your brother is always the first male friend you will have in your life.” — Ritu Ghatourey
19. “A brother is a friend God gave you; A friend is a brother your heart chose.” — Unknown
20. “My brother is worth a thousand of your friends.” — Cersei Lannister
21. “A brother’s love is a blessing. Forever will it remain.” — Lilo & Stitch
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22. “Brothers don’t let each other wander in the dark alone.” — Jolene Perry
23. “In the cookies of life, brothers are the chocolate chips.” — Unknown
Big Brother Quotes
24. “Big brothers are like anchors, holding you steady while the world spins around you.” — Unknown
25. “I’m the oldest, I make the rules.” — Unknown
26. “Some people don’t believe in heroes. But they haven’t met my big brother.” — Unknown
27. “How you feel about your family is a complicated thing—especially with an older brother.” — Home Alone
28. “My mother was nuts. My father was boring. My older brother was funny.” — Penny Marshall
29. “Big brothers are like stars, you may not always see them, but you know they’re always there. — Unknown
30. “The best thing about having four big brothers is you always have someone to do something for you.” — Chloe Moretz
31. “A big brother is someone who will always have your back, no matter what.” — Unknown
32. “A big brother is a combination of a father, a friend, and a superhero all in one.” — Unknown
33. “Being a big brother means teaching your sibling how to navigate life, one step at a time.” — Unknown
34. “A little sister looks up to her big brother all through her life.” — Catherine Pulsifer
35. “I may be a little older, but you’re still the one who’s always late.” — Unknown
36. “Dear big brother, you may be part of my family, but I will always consider you a friend.” — Catherine Pulsifer
37. “Big brothers may not always be perfect, but they’ll always be there when you need them.” — Unknown
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Little Brother Quotes
38. “Baby brothers are small. Baby brothers are cute. But they can be a pain, and that is the truth.” — Sheila Sweeny Higginson
39. “A little brother is the perfect mix of mischief, fun, and love.” — Unknown
40. “A little brother may live to be a hundred, but he will always be a little brother.” — George R.R. Martin
41. “Little brothers may not always listen, but they always look up to you.” — Unknown
42. “If you want to know how your girl will treat you after marriage, just listen to her talking to her little brother.” — Sami Levenson
43. “The best way to get a puppy is to beg for a baby brother—and they’ll settle for a puppy every time.”— Winston Pendelton
44. “In every little brother, there’s a glimmer of childhood that never fades away.” — Unknown
45. “I love my little brother. His heart’s like a flower. His determination is like a tiger.” — Beverly Hills Ninja
46. “The younger brother must help to pay for the pleasures of the elder.” — Jane Austen
47. “A little brother is the family’s wild card, bringing unexpected joy and chaos in equal measure.” — Unknown
48. “I’m the youngest, the rules don’t apply to me.” — Unknown
49. “My kid brother looked like a tick about to pop.” — A Christmas Story
50. “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.” — Anna Quindlen
51. “Having a little brother means having a partner in crime and adventure for life.” — Unknown
52. “Sometimes being a little brother is all about learning from your big brother’s mistakes.” — Unknown
53. “Young brothers will often be each other’s best friends. They will laugh together, get into trouble together, and create memories that will last a lifetime.” — David Leads
54. “Little brothers are like the wind—sometimes they drive you crazy, but they always bring you back to what matters.” — Unknown
55. “After a girl is grown, her little brothers—now her protectors—seem like big brothers.” — Terri Guillemets
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Funny Brother Quotes
56. “Brothers: when you need someone to share blame for your misadventures.” — Unknown
57. “I survived jump school, dive school and three brothers. I think I can take care of myself.” — G.I. Jane
58. “My brother and I are like the perfect pair of socks—totally mismatched but always together.” — Unknown
59. “If you don’t have a brother, you’re missing out on the world’s best (and most annoying) personal comedian.” — Unknown
60. “I grew up with six brothers. That’s how I learned to dance—waiting for the bathroom.” — Bob Hope
61. “Growing up with a brother means never having to say you’re sorry for being weird.”
62. “I can get another husband but never another brother.” — Corsican proverb
63. “What strange creatures brothers are!” — Jane Austen
64. “I mean, you’re his brother. That makes you, like…The vice president of the gang.” — A Bug’s Life
65. “To the ‘r’ in the word brother; Without it, you’d just be a bother.” — Unknown
66. “Siblings that say they never fight are most definitely hiding something.” — Lemony Snicket
67. “I smile because you’re my brother. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it.” — Unknown
68. “My brother has an ‘off’ button. It’s called ‘food.’” — Unknown
69. “You know what’s great about having a brother? You have someone to blame for all the trouble.” — Unknown
70. “When you deal with your brother, be pleasant, but get a witness.” — Hesiod
71. “You and I are brothers. Always remember that if you fall, I will pick you up… after I finish laughing.” — Unknown
72. “A brother is like having a built-in best friend who also happens to be a total weirdo.” — Unknown
73. “Everyone knows that if you’ve got a brother, you’re going to fight.” — Liam Gallagher
74. “Brothers: because one weird sibling wasn’t enough.” — Unknown
75. “I love my brother, but he’s the reason we can’t have nice things.” — Unknown
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