" She is my first friend, my best friend, and my forever friend. "

— Louisa May Alcott

" The moon will guide you through the night with her brightness, but she will always dwell in the darkness, in order to be seen. "

— Shannon L. Alder

" The smile of a daughter is the secret purpose of every father. "

— Unknown

" I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light. "

— Helen Keller

" Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. "

— Peg Bracken

" Life is short, and it's up to you to make it sweet. "

— Sarah Louise Delany