“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived; it is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”

“When you lose someone you love, they never really leave you. They just move into a special place in your heart.”

“Even under the best of circumstances – in twenty-first century America at least – caring for elderly parents ain’t no place for sissies.”

“We all think we want to surround ourselves with people who love us, but the key is to surround yourself with people you feel love for. To me, it’s all about love. Everything we do is about love.”

“Too often, a vast collection of possessions ends up possessing its owner. The asset I most value, aside from health, is interesting, diverse, and long-standing friends.”

“We will have many relationships over the course of our lives. Some of us will have them with the same person.”