" The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart. "

— Unknown

" Sister. She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. Some days, she’s the reason you wish you were an only child. "

— Barbara Alpert

" There can be no situation in life in which the conversation of my dear sister will not administer some comfort to me. "

— Mary Worley Montagu

" It is a serious thing – just to be alive – on this fresh morning – in this broken world. "

— Mary Oliver

" Goodbyes are not easy, but part of the journey we all must take. "

— Unknown

" Sisters are best friends, they are advisors, they are teachers, and best of all they are people with whom you can talk with about anything – someone you have a special bond with! "

— Catherine Pulsifer