" A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way. "

— Unknown

" Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood. "

— Helen Keller

" Sister. You are not only a strong woman, you are the strongest tie to the best years of my life. "

— Melanie J. Pellowski

" Remember me and smile, for it’s better to forget than to remember me and cry. "

— Dr. Seuss

" 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

" Silence is the best response to a fool. "

— Unknown