All religions are equally sublime to the ignorant, useful to the politician, and ridiculous to the philosopher.
A best friend can tell you things you don't want to tell yourself
Not every father gets a chance to start his son off in his own footsteps.
If you look at Christmas movies, there are certain things in them that lend themselves to a 'Harold & Kumar' movie. In particular, the more out-of-this-world things like Santa Claus and flying reindeer.
In a friend you find a second self.
But one, the lofty follower of the Sun, Sad when he sets, shuts up her yellow leaves Drooping all night; and, when he warm returns, Points her enamoured bosom to his ray.