29 'The Office' Quotes about Friends, Family, and Life We Can All Relate To

"The Office" centered around friendships developed in a workplace. Whether it involved humor or emotional dialogue, it left an indelible mark on different aspects of life as an employee. Here are 29 Office quotes that touch on friendship, family, and relationships.

"The Office" was a popular sitcom featuring a group of funny, relatable employees. They all found themselves in hilariously awkward situations all the time making the dialogue riveting thanks to its exceptional writing. It is for that same reason that they series has such a massive following.

The characters on the NBC series are what made the show one of its kind. They all work at the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company branch and share a unique bond. Here are 29 "The Office" quotes that depict what true friendship really is.

Bernard's quote: "Sorry I annoyed you with my friendship" | Source: Youtube.com/TheOffice

'The Office' Quotes about Friendship

"Some people need dozens of friends to say, 'Hey look at me, I'm popular!' But not me, I'm very picky..." — Michael Scott

"I have six roommates, which are better than friends because they have to give you one month’s notice before they leave." —Toby Flenderson

"You wanna hear a lie? I...think you're great. You're my best friend." — Michael Scott

"The people that you work with are, when you get down to it, your very best friends." — Michael Scott

Michael Scott's quote: "I want to be married and have 100 kids so I can have 100 friends and no one can say no to being my friend" | Source: Youtube.com/TheOffice

"Friends joke with one another. ‘Hey, you’re poor.’ ‘Hey, your momma’s dead.’ That’s what friends do." — Michael Scott

"Jim is my enemy. But it turns out that Jim is also his own worst enemy. And the enemy of my enemy is my friend. So Jim, is actually my friend. But, because he is his own worst enemy, the enemy of my friend is my enemy so actually Jim is my enemy." — Dwight Schrute

"I Miss Dwight. Congratulations Universe, You Win." — Jim

"Sorry I annoyed you with my friendship." — Bernard

Michael Scott's quote: "Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me" | Source: Youtube.com/TheOffice

"We hang out a ton, mostly at work." — Michael Scott

"Presents are the best way to show how much you care. It’s a tangible thing you can point at and say, ‘Hey man, I love you. This many dollars worth." — Michael Scott

"I want to be married and have 100 kids so I can have 100 friends and no one can say no to being my friend." — Michael Scott

Michael Scott's quote: "I feel like all my kids grew up and then they married each other. It's every parent's dream" | Source: Youtube.com/TheOffice

'The Office' Quotes about Love, Family, and Relationship

"Four years ago, I was just a guy who had a crush on a girl who had a boyfriend. And I had to do the hardest thing I've ever had to do, which was just to wait. For a really long time that's all I had. I just had little moments with a girl who saw me as a friend. And a lot of people told me I was crazy to wait this long for a date with a girl who I worked with, but I think even then I knew that I was waiting for my wife." — Jim Halpert

"I live by one rule: No office romances, no way. Very messy, inappropriate...no. But, I live by another rule: Just do it...Nike." — Michael Scott

"Pam Beesly: What happened? Did you miss your bus?

Jim Halpert: No, I just missed my wife." — "The Office"

"Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." — Michael Scott

Kelly Kapoor's quote: "I talk a lot, so I've learned to just tune myself out" | Source: Youtube.com/TheOffice

"It's Gonna Be Perfect. The Only People That Need To Be There Are You And Me." — Angela

"I feel like all my kids grew up and then they married each other. It’s every parent’s dream." — Michael Scott

"It's like I used to tell my wife. I do not apologize unless I think I'm wrong. And if you don't like it you can leave. And I say the same thing to my current wife and I'll say it to my next one, too." — Stanley Hudson

Michael Scott's quote: "The people that you work with are, when you get down to it, your very best friends" | Source: Youtube.com/TheOffice

'The Office' Quotes about Social Connections

"Everything I Have I Owe To This Job, This Stupid, Wonderful, Boring, Amazing Job." — Jim

"That Is Our Building. And We Sell Paper. I'm Really Proud Of You." — Michael Scott

"I am running away from my responsibilities. And it feels good." — Michael Scott

"Lots Of People Think That Stanley Hudson’s A Mean Old Grump. But Would A Grump Make This? It’s Me." — Phyllis

"It Is Something I Wouldn't Wish On My Worst Enemy. And That Includes You." — Jim

"Do I need to be liked? Absolutely not. I like to be liked. I enjoy being liked. I have to be liked. But it's not like a compulsive need to be liked. Like my need to be praised." — Michael Scott

Jim's quote: "I miss Dwight. Congratulations Universe, You Win" | Source: Youtube.com/TheOffice

"The Office" premiered in 2005 and ended in 2013. However, thanks to the brilliant cast, its one-liners remain a constant feature in people's daily lives as it delves into something they can all relate to.

The characters include Michael Scott (Steve Carell), Jim Halpert (John Krasinski), Pam Beesley (Jenna Fischer), Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), Erin Hannon (Ellie Kemper), and Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling).

"The Office" is an award-winning television show that became a classic because of its mockumentary-style humor, leaving viewers laughing hysterically. Notably, friendship was at the core of the series, as viewers could tell how much the characters cared about each other from their lines alone. Family and relationships were also part of the conversations.

If you enjoyed reading quotes from this iconic sitcom, read more from two characters who make a suitable pair on the show, "45 Jim and Pam Quotes."