" The pain will leave once it has finished teaching you. "

— Unknown

" To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter. "

— Euripides

" No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth. "

— Robert Southey

" If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes. "

— Andrew Carnegie

" You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first. "

— Unknown

" A father’s tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives. "

— Ama H. Vanniarachchy