" Loneliness expresses the pain of being alone and solitude expresses the glory of being alone. "

— Paul Tillich

" Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. "

— Colin Powell

" When you have been hurt, and you can move on to a better understanding of yourself, it is the strongest thing you will ever do. "

— Pablo Neruda

" Goodbyes are not forever, are not the end; it simply means I’ll miss you until we meet again. "

— Unknown

" "Peace begins when expectation ends." "

— Sri Chinmoy

" Friends make you smile — best friends make you giggle ‘til you pee your pants. "

— Terri Guillemets