" A father’s tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives. "

— Ama H. Vanniarachchy

" The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work. "

— Oprah

" Loneliness is never more cruel than when it is felt in close propinquity with someone who has ceased to communicate. "

— Germaine Greer

" If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. "

— Maya Angelou

" A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in—what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars. "

— Victor Hugo

" In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart. "

— swami vivekananda