“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 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
"When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love."
- Marcus Aurelius
Gratitude
"To get happier, try gratitude, giving back, savoring, encouraging your optimism, and celebrating progress."
- Jonathan Harnum
Gratitude
"Be thankful for everything that happens in your life; it’s all an experience."
- Roy T. Bennett
Gratitude
"Sometimes the little things in life mean the most."
- Ellen Hopkins
Gratitude
"The two words that will change your life are 'thank you'. Like a candle that can light a thousand more without shortening its own life, appreciation is a gift that, when given, can set the whole world aglow."
- Stacey Lee
Gratitude