There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.

Although widely attributed to W. B. Yeats, this line is best treated as a modern aphorism about hospitality and social openness rather than a securely attested Yeats quotation. Its force comes from reframing “strangers” as potential friends, implying that unfamiliarity is temporary and that community can be created through welcome and conversation. The sentiment encourages readers to approach new places and people with trust and curiosity, suggesting that belonging is not found but made. In quotation databases, it is often used in guest books, inns, and social settings to signal warmth and inclusivity.