“A friend who understands your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile.”

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

To the world, you are a mother, to your family you are the world.

“Outer beauty attracts, but inner beauty captivates.”

“Home is the place, where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.”  

The brightest stars are those who shine for the benefit of others

“Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.”

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

Be proud, you survived the days you thought you couldn’t.

“If you want to find out who your real friends are, sink the ship. The first ones to jump aren’t your friends.”

“The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.”

Your child needs your presence more than your presents. – Jesse Jackson