““There is sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of 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
"If you don’t share someone’s pain, you can never understand them."
- Nagato
Empathy
"Empathy is being concerned about the human being, not just their output."
- Simon Sinek
Empathy
"Great leaders are willing to be vulnerable and transparent."
- Liz Wiseman
Empathy
"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had."
- Romans 15:5
Empathy
"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
- Maya Angelou
Empathy