Love is friendship that has caught fire. ... Love is content with the present, it hopes for the future, and it doesn't brood over the past. It's the day-in and day-out chronicle of irritations, problems, compromises, small disappointments, big victories and working toward common goals. If you have love in your life it can make up for a great many things you lack. If you don't have it, no matter what else there is, it's not enough.
Ann LandersDon't indulge in gossip. ... People who throw mudballs always manage to end up getting a little on themselves.
Ann LandersSome people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.
Ann LandersExpect trouble as an inevitable part of life and when it comes, hold your head high, look it squarely in the eye and say โI will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.โ Then repeat to yourself the most comforting of all words , โThis too shall pass.โ
Ann LandersParents do not owe their progeny an inheritance no matter how much money they have. One of the surest ways to produce loafers and freeloaders is to let children know that their future is assured.
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