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Fake Friends Quotes and Sayings About Betrayal From Fake People

True friends should be cherished because there are plenty out there who aren’t as nice as they seem. Which is why we have put together a list of all the best fake friends quotes to suit the occasion. And if you’re looking for short fake friends sayings to share, we also have you covered.

Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.

Fake Friends Quotes

Letting go of toxic people in your life is a big step in loving yourself. – Hussein Nishah

An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind. – Buddha

Some of my “best friends” never say a word to me. – Emily Smallmon

God has given you one face, and you make yourself another. – William Shakespeare

I just trust my intuition, taking into account the psychology of things. Therefore, I am not persuaded by facts, but by behaviors. – Maria Karvouni

It is only the great-hearted who can be true friends. The mean and cowardly can never know what true friendship means. – Charles Kingsley

Short false friend quotes

If you claim to be a real friend, then be real in your soul. If you claim to be fake, then be an enemy instead. – Santosh Kalwar

The most dangerous among us come dressed as angels, and we learn too late they are the devil in disguise. – Carlos Wallace

Some people are willing to betray years of friendship just to get a little bit of the spotlight. – Lauren Conrad

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. – Oprah Winfrey

So much of what we learn about love is taught by people who never really loved us. – R.H. Sins

You can’t fake listening. It shows. – Raquel Welch

Fake people have an image to maintain. Real people just don’t care. – Hikigaya Hachiman

You don’t lose friends because real friends can never be lost. You lose people masquerading as friends, and you’re better for it. — Mandy Hale

The best defense is to keep off the radar of negative people. – Steven Redhead

Short fake friends quotes

Life is all about losing friends, the people you know. So, just that you get better at finding the ones worth suffering for. ― Mohit Kaushik

You will never have to question the intentions or integrity of people who have your best interest at heart. – Germany Kent

It’s funny how the people who know the least about you, always have the most to say. ― Auliq Ice

The sieves of time filter out the fakes from the real. Don’t look back for them; they were filtered out for your refinement. – Drishti Bablani

A friend who stands with you in pressure is more valuable than a hundred ones who stand with you in pleasure. – Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Fake friends are more dangerous than real enemies. – Ed Latimore

Fake people are like costume jewelry: They look great for a while, then all of a sudden, their true selves ‘shine’ through. – Nitya Prakash

If you write about the dark side of people, you are more likely to be closer to the truth, because people don’t pretend to be dark nearly as much as they pretend to be good. ― Robert Black

In the beginning, some people try to appear that everything about them is ‘in black and white,’ until later their true colors come out. ― Anthony Liccione

True friends are like diamonds, precious and rare. Fake friends are like autumn leaves, found everywhere. – Ari Joseph

FAke friends quotes

A genuine enemy is more useful than a fake friend. – Mokokoma Mokhonoana

They’re not happy for you because they wish it were them. – Carlos Wallace

A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines. – Benjamin Franklin

Being betrayed is one of the most valuable lessons life can teach. – Shania Twain

Fake friends get mad when we don’t pretend to like them. – Carlos Wallace

Fake people talk about other people being Fake. Real people worry about their business and nobody else’s. – Ziad K. Abdelnour

Fake people talk about other people being fake. Real people worry about their business, and no one else’s. – Ziad K. Abdelnour

Having fake friends is like hugging cactus. The tighter you hug, the more pain you get. – Riza Prasetyaningsih

Weeding out the harmful influences should become the norm, not the exception. – Carlos Wallace

Fake friend quotes

Before you count your friends, make sure you can count on them. Some friends are only around when they want something from you but are never there when you need something from them. – Rashida Rowe

Shattered legs may heal in time, but some betrayals fester and poison the soul. ― George R.R. Martin

Everybody isn’t your friend. Just because they hang around you and laugh with you doesn’t mean they’re for you. – Trent Shelton

No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow. – Alice Walker

Don’t pretend to be what you’re not, instead, pretend to be what you want to be. It is not pretense, it is a journey to self-realization. – Michael Bassey Johnson

The worst pain in the world goes beyond the physical. Even further beyond any other emotional pain one can feel. It is the betrayal of a friend. ― Heather Brewer

A genuine enemy is more useful than a fake friend. – Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Make sure the lions you roll with aren’t snakes in disguise. – Genereux Philip

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It is necessary, and even vital, to set standards for your life and the people you allow in it. – Mandy Hale

Tell people how it is, be real, and be honest. If you see something wrong, make sure you speak up. Being this way will naturally eliminate the snakes and fakes. – John Maiorana

Every journey into the past is complicated by delusions, false memories, false namings of real events. – Adrienne Rich

If they talk about other people with you, they will talk about you with other people. – Carlos Wallace

I no longer have the energy for meaningless friendships, forced interactions, or unnecessary conversations. – Joquesse Eugenia

Always sleep with one eye open. Never take anything for granted. Your best friends might just be your enemies. – Sara Shepard

One fake friend can do more harm than 10 enemies… Be smart choosing your friends. – Ziad K. Abdelnour

Fake friends will bring you down no matter what’s happening, and they’ll do it in a way that you may not even realize consciously. – Mandy Hale

You will be surrounded by many so-called well-wishers during your good times, but there will be only a few ones around you in your bad times. – Anurag Prakash Ray

Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. They pretend to be your friend first. – Steve Irwin

Betray a friend and you’ll often find you have ruined yourself. — Aesop

What greater wound is there than a false friend? – Sophocles

If you want to be my friend, I prefer honesty to fake praise. I was never one to run with the wolves. – Christina Strigas

The problem is, people are being hated when they’re real and loved when they’re fake. – Bob Marley

Have trouble spotting a selfish person? It’s about their schedule, their needs, their hurt feelings, their ideas, their goals, their… – Shanen Thomas

If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Thinking of You Messages for Friends, Thank You Messages for Friends, Thankful Messages for Friends and Moving On Captions.

Fake Friends Sayings

Cutting fake people out of my life does not mean I am petty. It means I respect myself.

The best way to move on from a fake friend is to focus on the real ones.

Fake friends fade away.

Fake friends are like cold weather: it’s bound to change, and you can’t rely on them.

I may not have the prettiest face for Instagram, but at least my heart is real.

Fake friends sayings

Betrayal leaves a mark that no amount of time can erase.

A fake friend is like a weed that grows in your garden, only to choke the life out of the real flowers.

Remember when I cared? Me neither.

If I cut you off, chances are you handed me the scissors.

Goodbye, fake friends.

You must have been born on a highway because that’s where most accidents happen.

False friends are worse than open enemies.

Two-faced people can’t be trusted; their loyalty switches with their needs.

Sometimes the people who act the happiest for you are the same ones praying for your downfall.

Fake friends are like plastic: toxic.

Friend betrayal sayings

No more fake friends.

Don’t try to play me. I’m the queen of recognizing fake friends.

Real friends are rare.

I’d rather walk alone than be in bad company.

Fake friends are like actors: they play their part until the curtain falls.

Sorry, I can’t be the friend you pretend to be.

Time to upgrade my friend list: deleting the fake ones.

You must be a chameleon because your true colors keep changing.

I hate two-faced people. It’s so hard to decide which face to slap first.

I’d rather have an enemy who admits they hate me than a friend who secretly puts me down.

True friends stay by your side; fake friends stay until things get tough.

Beware of the friends who betray.

You’re the kind of friend who’s like a software update. Whenever I see you, I think, ‘Not now.’

Real situations always reveal fake friends.

Fake friends have an image to maintain; real friends don’t care how they look.

A real situation will always expose a fake friend.

Congrats on your Oscar-worthy performance as a friend. Betrayal suits you.

Beware of those who pretend to be friends; they carry daggers in their smiles.

Some people are only nice when it’s convenient for them. Beware of these fake friends.

Letting go of toxic people is a major step in loving yourself.

Sometimes, you have to cut off fake friends to prevent them from infecting your life.

Real recognizes real, but fake friends are always easy to spot.

Moving on from fake friends is a sign of self-respect.

Fake friends are a waste of time.

Fake friends don’t deserve your trust.

Fake friends are like shadows. They’re around during your brightest moments, but nowhere to be seen during your darkest hours.

Surround yourself with people who lift you higher.

Goodbye fake friends; I never needed you anyway.

Keep it real, or keep it moving.

Nothing stings more than realizing the one you trusted with your secrets is now your biggest enemy.

You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.

Thanks for pretending to be my friend. Hope you enjoyed the show.

A true friend has a single face, but a fake friend has two.

You think you can expose me? I was honest with you; your betrayal is your shame, not mine.

The worst part of success is trying to find someone who is happy for you.

Some people are like clouds. When they disappear, it’s a brighter day.

Fake friends: once they stop talking, start listening.

Trusting you was my mistake, but your betrayal defines you.

Real friends are gold; fake friends are just glitter.

The pain of letting go of a fake friend is nothing compared to the pain of holding onto them.

A fake friend is like a bad Wi-Fi connection: you don’t realize it’s bad until you really need it.

Don’t waste your time on fake friends who only come around when they need you.

I’d rather be alone than with a fake friend.

The worst part about being betrayed is knowing that it never came from an enemy.

Fake friends, fake love.

Fake friends: once they stop talking to you, they start talking about you.

Not everyone deserves to know the real you. Let them criticize who they think you are.

Watch out for the people who are always in the stands but never in the game.

Life is too short for fake butter, cheese, or friends.

Not everyone you lose is a loss. Some are fake friends and a betrayal waiting to happen.

The hardest thing to see is the mask that a fake friend wears.

Beware of fake friends; they’re experts at pretending.

I’d agree with you, but then we’d both be wrong.

I didn’t lose a friend, I just realized I never had one.

A two-faced friend is worse than an enemy; you never see them coming.

Some people are only friends when they need a favor.

Some friends are like post-it notes: they’ll stick around for a while, but eventually, they fall off.

Being stabbed in the back by a fake friend is the ultimate plot twist.

With fake friends, who needs real enemies?

Remember when I asked for your opinion? Me neither.

Less friends, less drama. Keep it real.

Quality over quantity, always.

Friends don’t backstab, fake friends do. And their knife cuts deep.

Betrayal by a friend is like a broken mirror. You see yourself, but the pieces don’t fit.

Sometimes you have to be your own best friend.

Fake friends betray your trust.

Fake friends are like crutches: they’re there when you need them, but they break under pressure.

So that is it for our list of Fake Friends Quotes and Sayings. We hope you found the perfect one!

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About the Author

Laynni Locke

I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.

And it doesn’t matter if you are travelling, celebrating a special occasion or just appreciating day-to-day life, when you take that perfect photo you are going to need the perfect caption or quote before you share it. Which is why we started Routinely Shares, providing comprehensive lists of quotes and captions to cover every occasion, adventure or loved one.

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