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

— Unknown

" Goodbyes make you think. They make you realize what you’ve had, what you’ve lost, and what you’ve taken for granted. "

— Ritu Ghatourey

" 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

" I fell in love the way you fall asleep, slowly and then all at once. "

— The Fault in Our Stars

" Distance makes the heart grow fonder. "

— Thomas Haynes Bayly

" "Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army." "

— Edward Everett