The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Friendship Quotes

Carmen thinks nothing is more important than friendship—and at the age of fifteen, she's probably right. But a part of her realizes that as she changes, her friendships might change as well. That's why the Pants are so important. 

Wow—these girls are really close. So though it defies logic that one item of clothing fits all four girls so perfectly, since the pants represent their friendship, it makes perfect sense. These girls are almost one and the same. 

While some girls are downright nasty to each other, these girls are just the opposite. They are each other's biggest fans, and they want the best for one another. How nice is that? There is no secret—or magic, as they like to call it—to their friendship. It's just unconditional love. 

Is this naive? Perhaps. But it's also almost like the girls sense that being apart for the summer is bound to change them. So bring on the Pants to remind them of their commitment to each other. These girls may be green around the ears, but they know that real relationships take work and dedication, and in this respect, they are wise beyond their years. 

Nice paradox. While the girls are spread all over the place—Maryland, Greece, Mexico, and South Carolina—the Pants will travel with them, and in doing so, remind the girls of their bond and help bridge the distance. 

Bridget recites this line while holding hands with the Sisterhood before they separate for the summer, and while it's definitely on the melodramatic side, the sentiment is definitely true for this group. Their love for each other will be felt across the miles. 

Words to live by, Shmoopsters. The Sisterhood summarizes the rules of the friendship in two simple sentences. The girls know how to love each other, but loving themselves is the part they struggle with throughout the summer. The Pants remind them that while they are being nice to each other, they should also be nice to themselves. 

Lena could really use Tibby's humor right about now, since she has made a mountain of a molehill and feels like an idiot. Without Tibby's sarcasm to make light of a heavy situation, Lena must confront her mistakes. It's good to rely on friends, but having the strength to work through obstacles is important too. 

Bailey reminds Carmen what really matters. Carmen's spat with Tibby is not worth losing sleep over—their love for each other is all that matters. 

Sounds like the quintessential definition of friendship, doesn't it? Lena shows up at soccer camp, and Bridget instantly feels better—just being there is all that matters. They really don't even need the Pants (shh… don't tell them we said that). All they need is each other.