" My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me. "

— Jim Valvano

" Smile. Have you ever noticed how easily puppies make human friends? Yet all they do is wag their tails and fall over. "

— Walter Anderson

" A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow. "

— Unknown

" It’s hard to find a friend who’s smart, funny, adorable, and awesome. My advice: Don’t lose me. "

— Unknown

" To her, the name of father was another name for love. "

— Fanny Fern

" The most important relationship you have is with yourself; nurture your self-respect. "

— Diane Von Furstenberg