It can put children on the right path, inspire them, and give them the confidence to pursue their dreams, no matter how far-fetched or fantastic.

To this day I cannot see a bright daffodil, a proud gladiola or a smooth eggplant without thinking of Papa. Like his plants and trees, I grew up as a part of his garden.

Encouragement is a platform from which to launch a project, a career, a life.

A life without love, no matter how many other things we have, is an empty meaningless one.

A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be himself to laugh with me, but never at me; to cry with me, but never because of me; to love life, to love himself, to love being loved. Such a relationship is based upon freedom and can never grow in a jealous heart.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring; all of which have the potential to turn a life around.

I believe that you control your destiny, that you can be what you want to be. You can also stop and say, 'No, I won't do it, I won't behave this way anymore. I'm lonely and I need people around me, maybe I have to change my methods of behaving,' and then you do it.

Loving memories last forever, I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.

When it comes to giving love, the opportunities are unlimited, and we are all gifted

If there is any immortality to be had among us human beings, it is certainly only in the love that we leave behind. Father's like mine don't ever die.