Making people truly appreciate you for who you are is a little harder. You need to share common interests with them, appreciate each other's personalities and hobbies, and feel comfortable being yourself around them. I made my best friends in middle school because I liked basketball and played with them every day after school ended. Bill used this quote because it connects with everyone on this planet. Making real friends is something I've done, Bill has done, and everyone in this class has done. Even though you may think you've hit it off with someone, friendship is never that easy. People will be your friends but then they will go behind your back and make fun of you to others. I've already considered someone a relatively close friend only to find that they tease me with the other group of friends. It happens to everyone in middle school and high school. This is why it is so important to have your "true friends" who know everything about you and would never betray you behind your back. Whether it's a true friend or a false friend, everyone goes through life meeting new people and making new friends. Having friends who aren't necessarily your best friends isn't a bad thing, but you'll always know who to turn to when you feel like it