“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love.”
"Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart."
- Washington Irving
Love
"A mother is the truest friend we have."
- Washington Irving
Love
"A mother’s love endures through all."
- Washington Irving
Love
"There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother for a son."
- Washington Irving
Love
"There is an endearing tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart."
- Washington Irving
Love
"Beauty is a gentle and loving heart."
- Beauty and the Beast
Compassion
"There is no greater beauty than kindness and compassion."
- Beauty and the Beast
Compassion
"Selflessness is the most beautiful trait one can possess."
- Beauty and the Beast
Compassion
"A kind heart can bring light to the darkest of places."
- Beauty and the Beast
Compassion
"In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us."
- Flora Edwards
Compassion