- "Spike, take a note please. "I, Princess Celestia, hereby decree that the unicorn, Twilight Sparkle, shall take on a new mission for Equestria. She must continue to study the "magic of friendship". She must report to me her findings, from her new home... in Ponyville.""
- — Princess Celestia
Princess Celestia: "It sounds like you're all learning so much from each other... "
After the events of Friendship is Magic (Part 2): The Elements of Harmony, Princess Celestia gives Twilight Sparkle a new "mission": To study the "magic of friendship" and report her findings. Most likely, this is Celestia's way of allowing her pupil to stay with her friends in Ponyville. Since then, the end of each episode featured Twilight relaying a report on friendship, whether by experiencing it herself or by observing others.
The Ticket Master
Dear Princess Celestia,
I learned that one of the joys of friendship is sharing your blessings. But when there's not enough blessing to go around, having more than your friends can make you feel pretty awful.
Applebuck Season
Dear Princess Celestia,
My friend, Applejack, is the best friend a pony could ever have, and she's always there to help anypony. The only trouble is, when she needs help she finds it hard to accept it. So while friendship is about giving of ourselves to friends, it's also about accepting what our friends have to offer.
Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle.
Griffon the Brush-Off
Dearest Princess Celestia,
Today I learned that it's hard to accept when some pony you like wants to spend time with some pony who is not so nice. Though it's impossible to control who your friends hang out with, it is possible to control your own behavior. Just continue to be a good friend. In the end, the difference between a false friend and one that is true will surely come to light.
Boast Busters
Dear Princess Celestia,
I have learned a very valuable lesson about friendship: I was so afraid of being thought of as a showoff, that I was hiding a part of who I am. My friends helped me realize that it's okay to be proud of your talents, and there are times when it's appropriate to show them off... Especially when when you're standing up for your friends.
Dragonshy
Dear Princess Celestia,
I am happy to report that the dragon has departed from our fair country, and that it was my good friend, Fluttershy, who convinced him to go. This adventure has taught me to never lose faith in your friends, they can be an amazing source of strength, and can help you overcome even your greatest fears.
Always your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle.
Look Before You Sleep
Dear Princess Celestia:
It's hard to believe that two ponies that seem to have so little in common could ever get along. But I found out that if you can embrace each other's differences, you just might be surprised to discover a way to be friends after all...
Bridle Gossip
Dear Princess Celestia,
My friends and I have all learned an important lesson this week: Never judge a book by its cover. Someone may look unusual, or funny, or scary. But you have to look past that and learn who they are inside. Real friends don't care what your "cover" is; It's the "contents" of a pony that count. And a good friend, like a good book, is something that will last forever.
Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle.
Swarm of the Century
- Princess Celestia: Before I have to go, would you care to give me your latest report, on the "magic of friendship", in person?
- Twilight: My... report?
- Princess Celestia: Haven't you learned anything about friendship?
- Twilight: (watches Pinkie Pie) ...Actually, I have...
I've learned that, sometimes, the solution to your problems can come from where you least expect it. It's a good idea to stop and listen to your friends opinions and perspectives... Even when they don't always make any sense...
Winter Wrap Up
Dear Princess Celestia,
Winter Wrap Up was one of most special things I've ever been a part of here in Ponyville. It helped me to learn that we all have hidden talents, and if we're patient and diligent, we're sure to find them. And as always, with good friendship and teamwork, ponies can accomplish anything...
Call of the Cutie
Dearest Princess Celestia,
I am happy to report that one of your youngest subjects has learn a valuable lesson about friendship. Sometimes, the thing you think will cause you to lose friends and feel left out can actually be the thing that helps you make your closest friends and realize how special you are...
Fall Weather Friends
- Applejack: I'm sorry you had to see us being poor sports, Princess.
- Princess Celestia: *chuckles* That's all right, Applejack. Anypony can get swept up in the excitement of competition.
- Twilight: It's important to remember that the friendship is always more important than the competition.
Suited For Success
Dearest Princess Celestia,
This week my very talented friend Rarity learned that if you try to please everypony, you often please nopony, especially yourself. And I learned this. When somepony offers to do your a favor, like making you a beautiful dress, you shouldn't be overly critical of something generously given to you. In other words, you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.