" Never be afraid to fall apart because it is an opportunity to rebuild yourself the way you wish you had been all along. "

— Rae Smith

" The world's continual breathing is what we hear and call silence. "

— Clarice Lispector

" Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. "

— Marilyn Monroe

" A daughter may outgrow your lap but she will never outgrow your heart. "

— Unknown

" "Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions." "

— Pema Chödrön

" 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