“In a world dominated by frenzy, distractions, and superficiality, the most important gift one can give to a friend, a parent, or a sibling is to dedicate one's time to them.”

“THE MAJORITY of children born into the world tend to inherit the beliefs of their parents, and that to me is one of the most regrettable facts of them all”

“The greatest gift is the passion for reading.
It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites,
it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind.
It is a moral illumination.”

“The most precious thing that people can give to one another is time.”

“One of the greatest gifts you can give is
your undivided attention.”

“…you have to give them both credit for being good parents simply because of the way their kids turned out. We're happily married, successful, ethical, and we remained close as siblings. If your kids can say the same thing later in life, won't you think you did a good job as a parent?”

“If his/her siblings and parents are not treated and he/she is strong enough to continue the recovery, a sibling will take up the “druggie” role.”

“Sensitivity is a gift of elegance and kindness, an act of courage, in a world often indifferent and superficial.”

“As one gains wisdom, you will realize that the number of friends is not important as the quality of them. The characteristics of quality friendship include trust, loyalty, respect, and time.”

“You are most likely to respect a stranger more than you respect your parents and siblings, the people whom you know inside out.”