" The eternal quest of the human being is to shatter his loneliness. "

— Norman Cousins

" A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time. "

— Proverbs 17:17

" I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine. "

— Song of Solomon 6:3

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

— Marilyn Monroe

" A sibling may be the keeper of one's identity, the only person with the keys to one's unfettered, more fundamental self. "

— Marian Sandmaier

" The best way to mend a broken heart is time and girlfriends. "

— Gwyneth Paltrow