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41 Daughter Quotes That Will Touch and Melt Your Heart
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41 Daughter Quotes That Will Touch and Melt Your Heart

Having a daughter is undoubtedly a blessing. However, raising a girl with high self-esteem can be quite challenging. Between social media's filtered reality of perfect women and society's shifting expectations, parents face the daunting task of nurturing authentic self-worth in their daughters.These carefully selected daughter quotes help provide a starting point. They're simple reminders that whatever accomplishments you may have to date, raising a daughter is probably your biggest one.Let these words inspire you to nurture raise and nurture a daughter who defines herself through her strength, not by society's impossible standards. Offer genuine praise for their efforts, passions, and personal growth. This way, we’ll make sure our daughters understand their true value without looking for validation in a fashion magazine.Photo by Anastasia Shuraeva on PexelsHeartwarming Quotes About DaughtersPhoto by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels“Mother and daughter never truly part, maybe in distance but never in heart.” – Unknown"Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be." -- Clementine Paddleford“Little girls are the nicest things that happen to people. They are born with a little bit of angelshine about them, and though it wears thin sometimes there is always enough left to lasso your heart.” -- Alan Beck"When I come home, my daughter will run to the door and give me a big hug, and everything that’s happened that day just melts away."-- Hugh JackmanGet the perfect gift for your daughter"A daughter is just a little girl who grows up to be your best friend.”-- Unknown"A daughter is a bundle of firsts that excite and delight, giggles that come from deep inside and are always contagious, everything wonderful and precious and your love for her knows no bounds." -- Barbara Cage"A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart." - Unknown Photo by Picsea on Unsplash"Who can describe the transports of a beam truly parental on beholding a daughter shoot up like some fair and modest flower, and acquire, day after day, fresh beauty and growing sweetness, so as to fill every eye with pleasure and every heart with admiration?" -- George Fordyce"My daughter makes me laugh with her incredibly humorous take on the world. Everything makes her laugh, and I aspire to take in the world the same shoes she does."-- Unknown"To my beautiful daughter. If I could only give you one thing in this life, I would give you the ability to see yourself how I see you every single day. Your beauty, your kindness, how happy you make me and how proud I am of you. Perhaps then you would be able to understand just how special you are to me."-- Dave Hedges“Having a little girl has been like following an old treasure map with the important paths torn away.” -- Heather Gudenkauf"Death has its revelations: the great sorrows which open the heart open the mind as well; light comes to us with our grief. As for me, I have faith; I believe in a future life. How could I do otherwise? My daughter was a soul; I saw this soul. I touched it, so to speak."-- Victor HugoEmpowering Quotes About DaughtersPhoto by Pamela Buenrostro on UnsplashFrom world leaders to artists, parents across different walks of life share a common vision. These quotes celebrate raising fierce, independent girls who define their own paths."I never, ever grew up as a young woman believing that my gender would stand in the way of doing anything I wanted."-- Jacinda Ardern"Absolutely, I don't believe in rules. As I tell my daughter when she is mischievous, ‘Well-behaved women rarely make history."-- Nia Vardalos“And though she be but little, she is fierce.”-- William Shakespeare"I hope that my daughter grows up empowered and doesn't define herself by the way she looks but by qualities that make her a intelligent, strong and responsible woman."-- Isaiah Mustafa"I will let my daughter do whatever her heart wants. I will support her and guide her and give her all the knowledge that I have because I want her to succeed in whatever she loves."-- The Miz"We gotta start teaching our daughters to be somebodies instead of somebody's." - Kifah Shah Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels"What's important for my daughter to know is that... if you are fortunate to have opportunity, it is your duty to make sure other people have those opportunities as well." -- Kamala Harris"Women are in a position now to voice their opinion... women are getting empowered. The more power they get, the more voice they get to shift certain things around. Now I have a daughter, I understand. When I didn't have a daughter, I didn't understand." -- Snoop DoggFather-Daughter Quotes That Reveal Their Special Bond"We like to think we are so smart and we have all the answers. And we want to pass all that on to our children, but if you scratch beneath the surface you don’t have to dig very deep to find the kid you were.”-- Phil Dunphy“I thought I’d never be that annoying person, but as soon as Winnie was born, I was showing iPhone snaps to a cab driver.”-- Jimmy Fallon"Behind every great daughter is a truly amazing dad."-- UnknownPhoto by Ron Lach from Pexels"Every day is Father's Day to me when I'm with her: when I'll be able to hold my daughter and see her grow and see her smile. That's Father's Day to me every day."-- Saquon Barkley“It is admirable for a man to take his son fishing, but there is a special place in heaven for the father who takes his daughter shopping.”-- John Sinor"To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter." - EuripidesPhoto by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels“Daddy, thanks for being my hero, chauffeur, financial support, listener, life mentor, friend, guardian and simply being there every time I need a hug."-- Agatha Stephanie Lin"No matter how old my daughter gets, she'll always be my baby girl." -- Anonymous@sofiarichiegrainge / instagram"Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. In love to our wives there is desire; to our sons, ambition; but to our daughters, there is something which there are no words to express."-- Joseph Addison“Being a daddy’s girl is like having permanent armor for the rest of your life.” - Marinela RekaPhoto by Josh Willink on Pexels“They say that from the instant he lays eyes on her, a father adores his daughter. Whoever she grows up to be, she is always to him that little girl in pigtails. She makes him feel like Christmas. In exchange, he makes a secret promise not to see the awkwardness of her teenage years, the mistakes she makes or the secrets she keeps.”-- Unknown"Having a daughter makes you see things in a different way. This is my only girl. So I don't care what it takes to protect her. You can call it what you want to call it. As long as you treat her the same way I treat her, like my princess, I don't mind."-- Tracy MorganMoving Quotes About the Mother-Daughter RelationshipMother Daughter Quotes to remind you how special the mother daughter bond really is!Photo by leah hetteberg on Unsplash"The relationship between parents and children, but especially between mothers and daughters, is tremendously powerful, scarcely to be comprehended in any rational way." -- Joyce Carol Oates"A mother's treasure is her daughter."-- Catherine Pulsifer"Mothers and daughters together are a powerful force to be reckoned with." - Melia Keeton-DigbyPhoto by RODNAE Productions on Pexels"They both began to giggle and then... fell into a side-splitting round of laughter, the cleansing, complete sort of laughter only a mother and daughter can share." -- Karen Kingsbury“Having a little girl has been like following an old treasure map with the important paths torn away.” -- Heather Gudenkauf"I tell my daughter every morning, 'Now, what are the two most important parts of you?' And she says, 'My head and my heart'."-- Viola Davis“Find it within you to love exactly who you are and to know you’re capable, you’re loved and you’re beautiful. The world is a better place, because of you. You are unique because there is only ONE of you.”-- Shantel VanSanten"Having a daughter is God's way of saying, 'Here, thought you could use a lifelong friend'." -- Unknown"A mother is the only person in the world who can turn her daughter’s worries and fears into happiness."-- Anonymous"The thing I'm the most proud of in my personal life is that my daughter actually thinks that I'm fabulous."-- Brooke Shields"Our daughters are the most precious of our treasures, the dearest possessions of our homes and the objects of our most watchful love." -- Margaret E. Sangster"The more a daughter knows the details of her mother’s life… the stronger the daughter." -- Anita Diamant"I am not a perfect mother and I will never be. You are not a perfect daughter and you will never be. But put us together and we will be the best mother and daughter we would ever be.” -- Zoraida Pesante"A daughter Is a mother's best friend. Every time you smile, she loves you more; every time you laugh or cry, she cries too and every time you hold her close, she holds you tight."-- Anonymous“Life is tough, my darling daughter, but so are you.”-- Stephanie Bennet HenryQuotes for Parents Raising Teenage DaughtersPhoto by Any Lane from Pexels“All I know is that I carried you for nine months. I fed you, I clothed you, I paid for your college education. Friending me on Facebook seems like a small thing to ask in return.” -- Jodi Picoult“Little girls are cute and small only to adults. To one another they are not cute. They are life-sized.” -- Margaret Atwood"A daughter is a treasure and a cause of sleeplessness."-- Ben Sirach“Many a man wishes he were strong enough to tear a telephone book in half — especially if he has a teenage daughter.”-- Guy Lombardo"My daughter is the biggest gift; I've said it so many times and it sounds like a cliche, but the thing about being a parent is when you think you've cracked it, and you're on top of your game, they change again and you have to catch up and adjust. I feel such a responsibility to instill good values in her, to be polite, to have discipline."-- Geri Halliwell"I've come to understand that art is awesome and beautiful because it's a reflection of life - but it's just a reflection, and the real thing is my daughter."-- Chance the Rapper "Patience, my daughter, learn patience, and life will be easier." - Catherine PulsiferPhoto by Анастасия on Pexels"A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous... full of beauty and forever beautiful... loving and caring and truly amazing." -- Deanna Beisser"So, after much observation, I realized that our daughters needed the same things we lacked in our younger years… wisdom. Without wisdom we continue to blunder through life repeating the same mistakes." -- Laura Alexander"To my daughter: Never forget that I love you. Life is filled with hard times and good times. Learn from everything you can. Be the woman I know you can be." -- UnknownQuotes for When Your Little Girl Is All Grown Up“Missing someone is part of loving them. Not until you are apart do you realize how much they mean to you.”-- Nikhil Saluja“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.”-- Terry Pratchett "Your daughter will remember when you sat for her to put makeup on you and braided her hair more than she will remember material gifts. These will be the memories she cherishes forever." -- Dotjay“The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.”-- Wendy Wunder“My wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to; your dreams stay big and your worries stay small; you never need to carry more than you can hold.”-- Rascal Flatts"It's a beautiful thing, watching another adult walking around out there in the world with my heart beating inside them."-- Anonymous

Technician Notices Womans Fussy Toddler When He Goes to Set Up Their Internet - His Response to Her Child Overwhelms Her
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Technician Notices Womans Fussy Toddler When He Goes to Set Up Their Internet - His Response to Her Child Overwhelms Her

In the midst of our busy lives, sometimes we encounter moments that remind us of the immense kindness that still exists in the world. Jessica Donnahoo, a mother from South Carolina, recently experienced one of these heartwarming moments when a routine visit from an internet technician turned into something extraordinary.What an Internet Technician Did When He Saw a Crying ChildPhoto by Ivan SamkovJessica's household was having a challenging day. Her 3-year-old son, Sailor, was born with two rare brain defects that left him blind, making it difficult for him to communicate his needs. On top of caring for Sailor, Jessica was tending to her 2-year-old daughter and managing household chores, all while her husband was at work. It was undoubtedly a tough day for this dedicated mother.Enter Robert Kinney, the Internet technician assigned to install the Donnahoo family's internet and set up their TV streaming. Little did he know, he was about to make a profound difference in their lives.Jessica expressed her gratitude in a heartfelt online post to Spectrum Internet:"Today your technician Robert came to our home to upgrade our internet and help us start up TV streaming. He walked into a mess. My son, Sailor, is three years old. He was born with two rare brain defects and he is blind."Sailor had been crying all morning, and Jessica was doing her best to comfort him amid her other responsibilities. But when Robert arrived and began speaking, something remarkable happened. Sailor, guided by the warmth of Robert's voice, reached out and motioned to be held.In a true display of empathy, Robert didn't hesitate. He picked up Sailor and proceeded to hold him close for the entire 45 minutes he spent in their home. He comforted the young boy, allowing him to feel safe and secure. Sailor, feeling the kindness and compassion in Robert's actions, eventually drifted off to sleep in his arms.How One Man Proved the Importance of CompassionJessica was deeply moved by this simple act of kindness. She realized that Robert had seen a need greater than just setting up the internet; he had recognized the importance of comforting a distressed child and supporting an overwhelmed mother."Robert could have walked in, rushed, and left, but instead he saw a need greater than internet and met it. That’s beyond customer service — it’s humanity at its best. Robert deserves a raise… a promotion… something! He’s an asset to your company and I will never forget his kindness."This heartwarming story serves as a reminder that amidst our daily routines, there are individuals like Robert who go above and beyond to extend kindness and make a positive impact in the lives of others. The online community also expressed their appreciation for Robert's compassion, emphasizing the importance of recognizing such acts of goodwill in our society.In a world sometimes overshadowed by negativity, stories like these remind us of the power of simple acts of kindness and the profound difference they can make. Robert's actions touched the hearts of the Donnahoo family and all who heard their story. It's a beautiful reminder that kindness and compassion can brighten even the toughest of days.As we go about our lives, let us remember the significance of being kind to one another, for it is in these small acts that we find the true essence of our shared humanity.More from Goalcast:Little Boys Notice Their Neighbor’s House Is on Fire – Rush to Rescue Toddlers Stuck Inside Despite Being “Really Scared”Mom Refuses to Terminate Her Pregnancy After Doctors Suggest It – Now Her Toddler Is Proving Everyone WrongDad Realizes He Can’t Afford an Expensive Plane Ticket for His Toddler – So a Stranger Buys It for Him and Quietly Slips Away

8-Year-Old Driving With His Dad Insists on Pulling Over - His Next Move Is Being Praised by Strangers
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8-Year-Old Driving With His Dad Insists on Pulling Over - His Next Move Is Being Praised by Strangers

In the heart of Wisconsin, in the midst of a snowy Sunday, a heartwarming tale unfolded. A devoted father from Milwaukee, Daniel Medina took to Facebook to share his "proud dad moment", when his sons insisted on pulling the car to a stop, to aid a man in a wheelchair by shoveling snow.The Reason Why Two Boys Asked Their Dad to Stop Driving the CarIn a heartfelt interview, Medina shared how the heartwarming experience unfolded. Medina's sons aged, 6 and 8, saw a man in a wheelchair trying his best to shovel snow from out of his driveway.Medina was cruising along the snow-covered streets, distracted by the weather conditions ahead, when his two sons told their dad to stop the car, after seeing a helpless stranger in need."I didn't even see the guy because I was concentrating on driving in the snow," Medina said. "My oldest, Daniel, said, 'Pull over, let's go help him.' So I said, 'OK, let's go.' We pulled up next to him, and Daniel asked if he had any extra shovels."Now that picture, and their story, has gone viral, with many people applauding the father for good parenting, and his children for their kind act. Sometimes Our Kids Remind Us of What’s ImportantThe man, a stranger until that moment, was armed with extra shovels, a gesture of preparedness and hope, and the bond of shared humanity unfolded in that snow-covered corner. For 45 minutes, the Medina boys worked together to help their neighbour in need. There is no telling how long the snow shovelling would have taken, had it not been for the Medina family's help. “He was grateful,” he said of the man they helped. “He kept telling us thanks and kind of supervised us, made sure we dug out the bus stop in the corner, and also his car because he had a doctor’s appointment the next day.”As it turns out, the Medina's even had a personal connection to their neighbor's personal struggle. Daniel Medina revealed, his boys' mother, who lives in New Mexico, also uses a wheelchair, and believes his son's deeper understanding of the stranger's struggles, prompted Daniel to ask his father to stop the car.How a Simple Act of Kindness Made a Profound ImpactLife can get busy and even the best parents can get caught up in their own world. One of the greatest gifts our kids can give us, is the gift of being present, and keeping our hearts open.Children can see things that sometimes their parents miss. Their childlike sense of wonder can ground them in the world and make them more attune to what the present situation needs.On this day, when Daniel Medina was busy keeping his eyes locked on the road, to make sure he was getting his family safely where they needed to go, his kids were present with their environment. Because of that, the whole family were able to help a neighbor in need, changing the course of everyone's day. Medina got to see his good parenting pay off and that's a gift in and of itself!Sometimes the greatest lessons in life are learned through actions, not words. Compassion, kindness, and empathy are values that radiate from the depths of the heart, and they have the power to transform lives and uplift spirits, especially during the coldest and most challenging of times.The Medina family's story, reminds us that a single act of kindness can light up the darkest days. Let's embrace empathy, nurture it in our children, and carry it forward into our communities. In the end, it is these acts of kindness that unite us, making the world a warmer and more beautiful place for everyone, one snowflake at a time. More from Goalcast:Rude Men Told Woman Who Uses a Wheelchair She ‘Wasn’t Worth Loving’ – Then This Man Got Down on One KneeWoman Needs $5,000 to Fix Her Broken Wheelchair – But Strangers Take Her by Surprise and Raise $22,000 InsteadJennifer Lawrence Sees a Fan in a Wheelchair Crying – So She Rushes off the Red Carpet to Give Her a Hug She’ll Never Forget

Woman Finds Husbands Secret Instagram Account - What She Discovered Shocked Her for the Right Reasons
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Woman Finds Husbands Secret Instagram Account - What She Discovered Shocked Her for the Right Reasons

Rachael Sullivan was shocked to discover an Instagram account with her husband's name on it. She was surprised even more when it turned out to be filled with recipes he made for her.A Secret Food AccountPhoto by Kerde SeverinSullivan was on Instagram's "people you may know" section when she noticed an account with her husband's name on it. "It said 'Tom Sullivan @MealsSheEats,' and I was like, 'Who is this 'she'?'" Rachael told Today.When Rachael clicked on the photos, it became clear that she was the "she" referred to in the account. Each post featured photos of food her husband of four years made for her to help regular her hormones as she tries to get pregnant."I went to the doctor for a checkup and my hormone levels came back all whacked out and I had cysts near my ovaries," Rachael said. "That's when I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. They recommend you do a gluten-free and dairy-free diet, and Tom just went full force into it."She Shared Her Discovery on TikTokRachael went on to post a video to TikTok, sharing her discovery of Tom's secret account."Last week, I found out my husband had a secret Instagram account," the post begins. "See I have this condition that could effect my fertility. So for the last year my husband's been helping me regulate my hormones through food so I wouldn't have to go on birth control 'cause I'm just trying to have little giants like him you know?"Tom's InspirationTom loves being a home cook and was inspired by the book WomanCode by Alisa Vitti. The book shares recipes ideas for women to eat during each part of their menstrual cycle to regulate their hormones and Tom would add his own flare to the recipes when he made it for Rachael."An Instagram page just seemed like an easy place to organize [these recipes]," he told Today. "It was for when Rachael would say, 'Hey, what was that meal you made here,' or when friends would ask what Rachael posted on her Instagram and ask for the recipe.""Tom knows more about menstrual cycles than most women do. And, I'm six months regulated right now, which is super exciting."- Rachael Two People Make a BabyAs a result of Rachael's viral TikTok post, Tom's Instagram account has skyrocketed from 69 followers to over 24,000. Meanwhile, the phrase "Last week, I found out my husband had a secret Instagram account" has also gone viral."I literally love this man so much," Rachael says at the end of her TikTok. "And there's nothing I want more in life than to just have his babies."Making a baby is a two-person job, but for so long the business of baby-making was strictly for women to deal with. Not any longer.Men may not be able to give birth, but there are ways they can give of themselves to help their partners along in the fertility and pregnancy process. Wondering how to do that? Just take a look at the sentiment behind @MealsSheEats for inspiration.More from Goalcast:Woman Finds Out Her Lover Is 53 Years Old Pretending to Be a Young Model – Then, She Finds Love With the Real Man in the PhotosWoman Diagnosed With Rare Genetic Disorder Wonders if She’ll Ever Find Love – Then One Man Steps in With the Answer

Man Gives Up First-Class Seat So 88-Year-Old Woman Can Fulfill Lifelong Dream
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Man Gives Up First-Class Seat So 88-Year-Old Woman Can Fulfill Lifelong Dream

An octogenarian always dreamed of sitting in first class on an airplane, so a kind passenger made her wish come true.Best Passengers EverPhoto by RDNE Stock projectBack before lockdowns virtually shut down airline travel and made hugging elderly strangers a dangerous activity, an airplane passenger named Jack did a really sweet thing for an 88-year-old lady named Violet.A Virgin Atlantic flight attendant named Leah Amy recounted the good deed in a Facebook post from December 2019. In it, she said of all the hundreds of flights she's been on, and of all the movie stars, athletes, and supermodels she's met, her two favorite passengers were Jack and Violet. "I wish she was called Vera or Rose," Leah Amy joked.A Simple Act of KindnessThe flight attendant explained that Jack and his family had booked first class seats on a flight home to New York, but then he met Violet before boarding and decided to give her his seat."Jack went and found Violet in economy and swapped seats with her," Leah Amy wrote. "He then sat on the row of seats directly next to the economy toilets and never made a peep or asked for anything the rest of the flight. No fuss, no attention, literally did it out of the kindness of his own heart, no one asked him too."A Dream Come TrueLeah Amy said Violet is an 88-year-old who had been a nurse in the States and the UK. She usually travels to New York to see her daughter, but hadn't been able to go for a while because of a knee replacement surgery. "Her dream has always been to sit at the front, and Jack made that come true," the post continues."You should of seen her face, when I tucked her in her bed after supper. She said her daughter won’t believe her, and wanted a ‘selfie’ to prove it, but didn’t have a phone or an email address. These photos are getting sent in the post tomorrow, can you even cope?"The post has since received over 24,000 reactions and 5,500 shares.Kindness Is a GiftWow, look at the power of a simple act of kindness. While giving up your seat on a plane isn't something most of us can do right now, there are smaller acts that even if they don't make someone's dream come true they can certainly make someone's day. For instance: sending a letter, telling someone you love them, or volunteering. What simple act of kindness will you do today?More from Goalcast:Airline Refuses to Let Man Board Flight With His Newborn – Then an Elderly Woman Takes Them Both AwayMan Records Elderly Woman Accusing Him of Stealing Her Best Friend’s Car – His Response Goes Viral

Firefighter Delivers Baby Then Learns Her Mom Cant Keep Her - So He Adopts Her and Gives Her a Home
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Firefighter Delivers Baby Then Learns Her Mom Cant Keep Her - So He Adopts Her and Gives Her a Home

Firefighters save lives every day -- it’s their job. But then they move on to the next job and rarely know what ends up happening to the people they rescue. Except in this case, where the firefighter rescued a baby and then decided to adopt her. Marc Hadden is a member of the fire department in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and on November 14, 2011, he had an unusual day at the office -- rather than fighting a fire, he ended up delivering a baby for the very first time.An Unusual 911 CallPhoto by RDNE Stock projectThe baby's birth mother had called 911 complaining of abdominal pain, and Hadden ended up at the scene.“She struggled from the minute she was put in my hands,” said Marc in an interview with PEOPLE. Marc had to give the baby emergency oxygen just seconds after she was born to help her breathe on her own. “It was amazing to hear her cry.”Marc HaddenBut soon after, at the hospital, the birth mother said she couldn’t care for her daughter -- and Marc immediately wanted to be the one to step up to take care of her.Welcoming Rebecca Grace Into the FamilyJust two days later, that baby ended up coming home with him and his wife. They named her Rebecca Grace.Marc and his wife Beth already had two sons and really wanted a third child, but had experienced some complications while trying to conceive. They were already on the road to adoption when they met baby Rebecca.Beth said she knew it was meant to be as soon as Marc called her with the news of his day at work. “I delivered a baby.”“Can we keep her?” she had replied. Beth had been half-kidding, but then Marc gave her the news. “I think she might be going up for adoption.”Sometimes the Best Things Happen in the Blink of an EyePhoto by Laura GarciaBeth visited the birth mom at the hospital the very next day.“My heart just went out to this woman,” said Beth. “I brought her a little prayer book and asked if I could get anything for her.”While the women were talking, a doctor came into the room and said they were ready to proceed with adoption, and then the birth mom turned to Beth, "I can’t give my baby to someone I’ve never met."That was the moment of opportunity. “I want you to adopt my baby,” the woman said, looking at Beth, and then the nurse brought the baby in and Beth got to hold her for the first time.“She is what we prayed for,” says Beth. “It felt like winning the lottery.”Now Gracie is a member of the family, and Beth and Marc have been honest with her about how she came into their lives. "I’ve taken her to the back of the ambulance where she was born, so she knows!” says Marc.Beth and Marc remain grateful and in awe. "Sometimes the best things in life happen in the blink of an eye — and you can’t let them pass you by,” said Beth.More from Goalcast:Waitress Hands Exhausted Firefighters a Note After Paying for Their Meal – Little Did She Know What Was Going to HappenWoman Leaves Her Newborn Baby Girl in a Drop Box – The Firefighter Who Found Her Just Became Her DadFirefighter Meets the Son of a Man He Rescued From a Fire 23 Years Ago in an Emotional Reunion

The Best (and Funniest) Office Quotes From Your Favorite Characters at Dunder Mifflin, Including Dwight, Kevin and Michael Scott
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The Best (and Funniest) Office Quotes From Your Favorite Characters at Dunder Mifflin, Including Dwight, Kevin and Michael Scott

Based on the BBC comedy of the same name, The Office aired for nine seasons, from 2005 to 2013, on NBC before finding new life in streaming and syndication. Besides giving its audience a good laugh, the mockumentary sitcom remains relevant as a window into the workplace and its many relationships. It also delivered a seemingly endless series of hilarious The Office quotes.RELATED: Hero of the Week: He Saved a Woman's Life With a CPR Joke from The OfficeMost of us have experienced office life, so it's easy to relate to the show’s events and characters. Working so close to a bunch of people who are different from you can sometimes be frustrating and awkward. But because you’re already there, you might just try to make things work -- everyone else is doing the same. And if, at the end of the day, you can leave your cubicle with a smile, you’ve accomplished much more than you realize.77 The Office Quotes to Pick You Up from a Bad DayThe Office is among the most iconic workplace comedies of the past few decades. It provided viewers with an array of quotable lines that have stuck with us long after the 2013 series finale. RELATED: 19 Funny Michael Scott Quotes to Ease Your Day at the OfficeFrom Jim's epic pranks to Dwight's nonsensical rants to Michael’s crazy shenanigans, the employees of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company have uttered some of the most memorable words in modern television. Most of the dialogue is hilarious, and some of it is straight up cringe-worthy. But there are also plenty of sweet moments that will tug at your heartstrings. "I am one of the few people who looks hot eating a cupcake." - Kelly Kapoor"For my New Year's resolution, I gave up drinking... during the week." - Meredith Palmer"I have been trying to get on jury duty every year since I was 18 years old. To get to go sit it in an air-conditioned room, downtown, judging people, while my lunch is paid for… that is the life." - Stanley Hudson"How is it possible that in five years, I’ve had two engagements and only one chair?" - Pam Beesly"From time to time I send Dwight faxes. From himself. From the future." - Jim Halpert"Do I look like someone who would waste my own time?" - Robert California"I talk a lot, so I've learned to just tune myself out." - Kelly Kapoor"The man is wearing sandals. I don’t need to see Oscar’s toes at work. Gross! I mean he looks like he just got off the boat." - Angela Martin "I don't care what they say about me. I just want to eat. Which I realize is a lot to ask for. At a dinner party." - Pam Beesly "What are your weaknesses? I don't have any, a--hole." - Kelly Kapoor"I normally don’t enjoy making people laugh." - Angela Martin "Oh, it is on, like a prawn who yawns at dawn." - Andy Bernard"One day Michael came in and complained about a speed bump on the highway. I wonder who he ran over then." - Jim Halpert"We have a gym at home. It’s called the bedroom." - Phyllis Lapin-Vance "You guys I’m, like, really smart now. You don’t even know. You could ask me, ‘Kelly, what’s the biggest company in the world?’ And I’d be like, ‘blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah.’ Giving you the exact right answer." - Kelly Kapoor"A few years ago, my family was on a safari in Africa and my cousin, Mufasa, was um, he was trampled to death by a pack of wildebeests and um, we all took it really hard." - Ryan Howard"I don’t want to be married in a tent like a hobo." - Kelly Kapoor"Dwight mercy-killed Angela’s cat." - Pam Beesly"I don’t talk trash, I talk smack. They’re totally different. Trash talk is hypothetical, like: Your mom is so fat she can eat the internet. But smack talk is happening like right now. Like: You’re ugly and I know it for a fact ’cause I got the evidence right there." - Kelly Kapoor"I wake up every morning in a bed that’s too small, drive my daughter to a school that’s too expensive, and then I go to work to a job for which I get paid too little. But on pretzel day? Well, I like pretzel day." - Stanley Hudson"Oh, I don’t think it’s blackmail. Angela just does what I ask her to do, so I won’t tell everyone that she’s cheating on Andy with Dwight. I think for it to be blackmail, it would have to be a formal letter." - Phyllis Lapin-Vance"You know what they say about a car wreck, where it’s so awful you can’t look away? The Dundies are like a car wreck that you want to look away from, but you have to stare at it because your boss is making you." - Pam Beesly"My roommate wants to meet everybody. Because I’m pretty sure he thinks I’m making Dwight up. He is very real." - Jim Halpert"I wonder what people like about me. Probably my jugs." - Phyllis Lapin-Vance"I’m guessing Angela is the one in the neighborhood that gives the trick-or-treaters toothbrushes, pennies, walnuts." - Pam Beesly"Sometimes I get so bored I just want to scream, and then sometimes I actually do scream. I just sort of feel out what the situation calls for." - Kelly Kapoor"Stanley just drank OJ out of my mug and didn’t seem to realize that it wasn’t his hot coffee. So, the question has to be asked, is there no limit to what he won’t notice?" - Jim Halpert"Last year, Creed asked me how to set up a blog. Wanting to protect the world from being exposed to Creed’s brain, I opened up a Word document on his computer and put an address at the top. I’ve read some of it. Even for the internet, it’s… pretty shocking." - Ryan Howard"It’s like I used to tell my wife. I do not apologize unless I think I’m wrong, and if you don’t like it, you can leave. And I say the same thing to my current wife, and I’ll say it to my next one, too." - Stanley HudsonThe 'World's Best' Michael Scott QuotesSelf-proclaimed “World’s Best Boss,” Michael Scott remains one of the unforgettable sitcom characters of the 21st century. His iconic one-liners still crack us up. Just as he was goofy and witty, he was also inappropriate and offensive at times, making him relatable to anyone who’s ever worked in an office.RELATED: 20 Chrissy Teigen Quotes on Finding Humor in Every SituationLove him or hate him, Michael provided laughter, eye rolls and the occasional nuggets of wisdom. The Office has made us all feel a bit better about our daily work lives, and if you need a good laugh, these Michael Scott quotes will put a smile in your face."I don’t hate it. I just don’t like it at all and it’s terrible.""Guess what, I have flaws. What are they? Oh I don’t know. I sing in the shower. Sometimes I spend too much time volunteering. Occasionally I’ll hit somebody with my car. So sue me.""I saved a life. My own. Am I a hero?… I really can’t say, but yes!" "I am running away from my responsibilities and it feels good." "It takes an advanced sense of humor. I don't expect everybody to understand." "I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious." "Any man who says he totally understands women is a fool. Because they are un-understandable.""I live by one rule: No office romances, no way. Very messy, inappropriate… no. But, I live by another rule: Just do it… Nike.""I understand nothing." “I would say I kind of have an unfair advantage, because I watch reality dating shows like a hawk, and I learn. I absorb information from the strategies of the winners and the losers. Actually, I probably learn more from the losers.”"I knew exactly what to do, but in a much more real sense I had no idea what to do.""Do I need to be liked? Absolutely not. I like to be liked. I enjoy being liked. I have to be liked, but it’s not like this compulsive need to be liked, like my need to be praised.""I say 'Dance," they say, ‘How high?'""I’m not usually the butt of the joke. I’m usually the face of the joke.""They always say that it’s a mistake to hire your friends. And they are right. So, I hired my best friends. And this is what I get!?""Whether you’re scared of dying, or dying alone, or dying drunk in a ditch, don’t be. It’s going to be OK.""This is a dream that I’ve had… since lunch… and I’m not giving it up now."Motivational Quotes from Dunder MifflinThe daily grind of corporate life can be mundane. The Office cast still captivates viewers because of how easy it was to relate to their routine drudgery. Whether it was Michael, Jim, Dwight, Pam or any of the show’s other unique characters, each had bits of dialogue that were quirky, insightful and inspiring. RELATED: 12 Charlie Brown Quotes to Help You Regain a Positive AttitudeAs much of it was filled with hilarious moments, the show’s ability to capture what it’s like to be an employee made many of us feel less alone in our own experiences. If you need a boost to get you through the workday, these motivational quotes from The Office will keep you going, and probably make you chuckle."You only live once? False. You live every day. You only die once." - Dwight Schrute "I stopped caring a long time ago." - Creed Bratton "There's something about an underdog that really inspires the unexceptional." - Robert California"I am about to do something very bold in this job that I’ve never done before: try." - Jim Halpert"I have decided that I'm going to be more honest. I'm gonna start telling people what I want, directly. So, look out world, 'cuz 'ol Pammy is gettin' what she wants. And, don't call me Pammy." - Pam Beesly"Look, I know the reason that you guys became accountants is ’cause you’re not good at interacting with people. But guess what? From now on, you guys are no longer losers. So gives yourselves a round of applause." - Kelly Kapoor"Fool me once, strike one. Fool me twice, strike three." - Michael Scott Dwight Quotes from The OfficeBy far one of The Office's most unique characters, Dwight Schrute steadily delivered awkward moments and hilarious one-liners. His ongoing rivalry with Jim, his loyalty to his job and his epic pranks quickly turned him into a fan favorite. Assistant to the regional manager, Dwight taught us some life lessons, well beyond beet farming.RELATED: 70+ Memorable Lord of the Rings QuotesAlthough Dwight wasn't particularly nice to his co-workers (other than Angela), he was a hard-working and dedicated employee. The Office wouldn’t be the widely successful series we’ve come to love and cherish without him. These are some of Dwight’s most memorable quotes."PowerPoints are the peacocks of the business world; all show, no meat.""Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, 'Would an idiot do that?' and if they would, I do not do that thing.""You couldn't handle my undivided attention." "I am faster than 80 percent of all snakes." "Bread is the paper of the food industry. You write your sandwich on it.""If I were buying my coffin, I would get one with thicker walls so you couldn’t hear the other dead people." "I never thought I'd say this, but I think I ate too much bone marrow.""I’m fast. To give you a reference point. I’m somewhere between a snake and a mongoose. And a panther.""‘R’ is among the most menacing of sounds. That’s why they call it ‘murder’ and not ‘mukduk.'""People underestimate the power of nostalgia. Nostalgia is truly one of the greatest human weaknesses, second only to the neck.""If I were buying my coffin, I would get one with thicker walls so you couldn’t hear the other dead people.""Today, smoking is going to save lives.""Identity theft is not a joke, Jim! Millions of families suffer every year.""The eyes are the groin of the face."Best Lines from The OfficeIt’s no surprise the hit sitcom continues to grow in popularity. Dunder Mifflin employees’ hilarious commentary has turned The Office into one the most-watched and -memed shows in recent memory.From Michael’s weird words of wisdom to Stanley’s sarcastic comments, the crew at Dunder Mifflin have made viewers laugh, cringe and maybe even cry a little. In case you need a reminder of how legendary The Office is, here are some of the comedy's best lines. "The worst thing about prison was the dementors." - Michael Scott"I am a black belt in gift wrapping." - Jim Halpert "I am Beyonce, always." - Michael Scott"Newsflash: You are not special." - Stanley Hudson "I just wanna lie on the beach and eat hot dogs. That's all I've ever wanted." - Kevin Malone"If I don't have some cake soon, I might die." - Stanley Hudson "Who says exactly what they’re thinking? What kind of a game is that?" - Kelly Kapoor "I’m an early bird and I’m a night owl, so I’m wise and I have worms." - Michael Scott "Sorry I annoyed you with my friendship." - Andy Bernard"There are always a million reasons not to do something." - Jan Levinson"Why are you the way that you are?" - Michael Scott"I have a lot of questions. Number one, how" dare you?" - Kelly KapoorThe Office Quotes About LifeMuch of The Office’s success lies in how it captures day-to-day life in the workplace. Just as each season is packed with humor and wit, it’s also loaded with human moments and important life lessons.RELATED: Teamwork Quotes That Teach Us About the Power of CollaborationIt's always fun to re-watch a sitcom and pick up on some of the more subtle insights we missed the first time around. The Office is one of those shows that conveys a lot of wisdom from which we can all benefit."I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them." - Andy Bernard "So this is my life. Until I win the lottery. Or Pam finally writes that series of young adult books." - Jim Halpert "Life is short. Drive fast and leave a sexy corpse. That’s one of my mottos." - Stanley Hudson"The doctor said, if I can't find a new way to relate more positively to my surroundings, I'm going to die. I'm going to die." - Stanley Hudson"I’m glad Michael’s getting help. He has a lot of issues, and he’s stupid." - Phyllis Lapin-Vance"I miss the days when there was only one party I didn't want to go to." - Ryan Howard"There’s a lot of beauty in ordinary things. Isn’t that kind of the point?" - Pam Beesly The Office Quotes About WorkThe Office captures what it’s like to be an employee working in a cubicle job, more specifically at a mid-level paper company struggling to adapt to changing times. Now, if you’ve ever watched The Office and felt like the gang at Dunder Mifflin's Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch could read your mind, and that Michael just gets you, know that you’re not alone. RELATED: Inspirational Winnie the Pooh Quotes About Life & FriendshipMichael might not have always been the greatest manager, but even in his most baffling moments, he cared for his employees like family. If you need a little laugh or some inspiration to stay motivated in your 9-to-5 job, check out some of The Office’s most memorable quotes about work."Business is a doggie dog world." - Michael Scott"Everything I have I owe to this job… this stupid, wonderful, boring, amazing job." - Jim HalpertYeah, I’m no"t a temp anymore. I got Jim’s old job. Which means at my 10-year high school reunion, it will not say 'Ryan Howard is a temp.' It will say 'Ryan Howard is a junior sales associate at a mid-range paper supply firm'… That’ll show ’em." - Ryan Howard "I guess I’ve been working so hard, I forgot what it’s like to be hardly working." - Michael Scott "Every so often, Jim dies of boredom." - Pam Beesly"Do I have a special someone? Well, yeah of course. A bunch of ’em. My employees." - Michael Scott "It’s true. Around this office, in the past, I have been a little abrupt with people. But the doctor said, if I can’t find a new way to relate more positively to my surroundings, I’m going to die." - Stanley Hudson"An office is for not dying. An office is a place to live life to the fullest, to the max, to… An office is a place where dreams come true." - Michael Scott "If I had to, I could clean out my desk in five seconds, and nobody would ever know that I’d ever been here. And I’d forget, too." - Ryan HowardInspirational Quotes from Dunder MifflinIn all of its absurdity, The Office had a way of inspiring us to recognize and enjoy beauty in the mundane. The show had no shortage of hilarious lines, and the characters have shared some pretty encouraging words of wisdom along the way. Whether it’s lessons about love, relationships, or work, The Office has taught us so much.RELATED: What Is Quiet Quitting and Why Has It Become a Viral Sensation?We can always count on the employees of Dunder Mifflin to snap us out of a funk and remind us not to take life, or ourselves, too seriously. To celebrate their uniqueness and the show’s success, we’ve gathered some of The Office’s most inspirational quotes to lift your spirits when the going gets tough."Would I rather be feared or loved? That’s easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." - Michael Scott"Yes, I have a dream, and it’s not some MLK dream for equality. I want to own a decommissioned lighthouse." - Stanley Hudson"When you’re a kid, you assume your parents are soulmates. My kids are going to be right about that." - Pam Beesly"Sometimes I'll start a sentence and I don't even know where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way." - Michael Scott"You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take – Wayne Gretzky. " - Michael ScottKevin Quotes from The OfficeKevin Malone wasn’t exactly an eloquent speaker, but he’s delivered some truly magical lines. He may not have been the sharpest tool in the shed, but it was easy to see there was a little bit of him in all of us.He fantasized mostly about food, and not working, while on the job -- and, well, how can you not relate to that? If you’re struggling to get through the workday and need a good laugh, check out these legendary quotes by the one, and only, Kevin Malone."Mini cupcakes? As in the mini version of regular cupcakes? Which is already a mini version of cake? Honestly, where does it end with you people?""I got six numbers. One more would have been a complete telephone number." "Me think, why waste time say lot word, when few word do trick." "The only problem is whenever I try to make a taco, I get too excited and crush it.""I have very little patience for stupidity.""You think this is a great party? This cake has vegetables in it.""I want to be wined and dined and sixty-nined.""I go to the bathroom for 45 minutes and everything changes.""Put back everything in the vending machine, except the fruit.""I love banter, but I hate witty banter.""I wanted to eat a pig in a blanket, in a blanket.""The people here are amazing debaters. I guess you can say they are master-baters.""Angela’s cats are so cute, you just wanna eat ‘em. But you can’t eat cats…""Oh, yeah, it’s bad. It’s real bad. It’s like eating a hot circle of garbage."Creed Quotes from The OfficeOne of the show’s shadiest and most confusing characters, Creed Bratton, quality assurance director, has some of The Office’s most fascinating lines. An enigmatic man, his suspicious behavior and strange antics always left viewers with more questions than answers.From identity theft to being the leader of a cult, we never got a real sense of who Creed Bratton truly was. Turns out, his name is also Creed Bratton in real life, too - that much we know. To celebrate the show’s strangest characters, here are some of Creed’s most unforgettable quotes from The Office."Just pretend like we're talking until the cops leave.""I'm 30. Well, in November I'll be 30."I’ve been involved in a number of cults, both a leader and a follower. You have more fun as a follower, but you make more money as a leader. "I wanna do a cartwheel. But real casual-like. Not enough to make a big deal out of it, but I know everyone saw it. One stunning, gorgeous cartwheel.""Oh, you’re paying way too much for worms. Who’s your worm guy?" "When Pam gets Michael's old chair, I get Pam's old chair. Then I'll have two chairs. Only one to go." "If I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about? What am I working toward? "I already won the lottery. I was born in the U.S. of A, baby. And as backup I have a Swiss passport.""You know, a human can go on living for several hours after being decapitated.""Creed Bratton has never declared bankruptcy. When Creed Bratton gets in trouble, he transfers his debt to William Charles Scheider.""Nobody steals from Creed Bratton and gets away with it. The last person to do this disappeared. His name? Creed Bratton.""You ever seen a foot with four toes?""I run a small fake-ID company from my car with a laminating machine that I swiped from the sheriff’s station.""If my parents see this, I'm toast."KEEP READING: 100 Powerful Motivational Quotes to Help You Rise Above

36 Marriage Quotes to Celebrate the Power of Your Bond
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36 Marriage Quotes to Celebrate the Power of Your Bond

The day you celebrated your love, and made a lifelong commitment to your partner, in front of friends and family, is a day to remember. However, that only marked the beginning of your marriage.You’ve embarked on a journey filled with highs and lows. No matter how much time has passed since you’ve made you vows, there's so much more left to create incredible memories. Photo by Jonathan Borba from PexelsIf it’s your wedding anniversary or you struggle to write a speech for a friend that is about to get married, we’ve got you covered. The following list of marriage quotes will definitely inspire you to send a meaningful message.A great marriage is about love, commitment, respect and friendship. It’s about knowing that whatever happens, your partner is there for you and vice versa. It’s about becoming a strong team that can survive any obstacle. If you have all this, know that you are truly blessed. It might not always be easy, but together you can find a solution for everything. Inspiring Quotes About Love and MarriagePhoto by Євгенія Височина on Unsplash"Let there be spaces in your togetherness. [...] And stand together, yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow."-- Kahlil Gibran"When I have learned to love God better than my earthly dearest, I shall love my earthly dearest better than I do now."-- C.S. LewisPhoto by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person."-- Mignon McLaughlin"So it’s not gonna be easy. It’s going to be really hard; we’re gonna have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, everyday. You and me… everyday."-- Nicholas Sparks"There is no greater happiness for a man than approaching a door at the end of a day knowing someone on the other side of that door is waiting for the sound of his footsteps."-- Ronald ReaganPhoto by Git Stephen Gitau from Pexels“A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.” -- André Maurois"Marriages are like fingerprints; each one is different and each one is beautiful. " -- Maggie Reyes"Marriage is like trading in the adoration of many for the sarcasm of one."-- Mae West"Many marriages would be better if the husband and the wife clearly understood that they are on the same side."-- Zig ZiglarPhoto by Rendy Novantino on Unsplash"It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages."-- Friedrich Nietzsche "What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life–to strength each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in silent unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting?"-- George Eliot "A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences."-- Dave MeurerPhoto by micheile dot on Unsplash“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” -- Ruth Bell Graham“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”-- Dr. Seuss"Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads, which sew people together through the years. "-- Simone SignoretPhoto by corey oconnell on Unsplash"You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear."-- Oscar Wilde"Time is very slow for those who wait. Very fast for those who are scared. Very long for those who lament. Very short for those who celebrate. But for those who love, time is eternal."-- William Shakespeare "When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."-- "When Harry Met Sally""The real act of marriage takes place in the heart, not in the ballroom or church or synagogue. It’s a choice you make -- not just on your wedding day, but over and over again and that choice is reflected in the way you treat your husband or wife.-- Barbara De Angelis"When you end up happily married, even the failed relationships have worked beautifully to get you there."-- Julia Roberts"Marriage is a huge investment: of time, of energy and of emotion. Protect and keep contributing to your investment."-- Karen Gordon"Your marriage is a glorious bond but don’t take it as an easy task. It is meant to be worked upon similar to all of your other relationships."-- Raymond Eido"Always strive to give your spouse the very best of yourself; not what’s leftover after you have given your best to everyone else."-- Dave WillisPhoto by JAN Pictures on Unsplash"Simply put, a marriage is not a marriage without the existence of two individuals who promised to love each other."-- Jessica Gardner"Stay tethered: live your vows. Your relationship is counting on it."-- Ngina Otiende"Marriage is the highest state of friendship. If happy, it lessens our cares by dividing them, at the same time that it doubles our pleasures by mutual participation."-- Samuel RichardsonPhoto by Henry Lai on Unsplash“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”-- Maya Angelou"I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life."-- Rita Rudner"To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow–this is a human offering that can border on miraculous."-- Elizabeth Gilbert"My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me."-- Winston ChurchillPhoto by Suzana Sousa on Unsplash "A strong marriage rarely has two people strong at the same time. It is a husband and wife who take turns being strong for each other in the moment the other is weak."-- Ashley Willis"Your absence has not taught me to be alone, it merely has shown that when together we cast a single shadow on the wall."-- Doug Fetherling"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for."-- Epicurus"In your light, I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art."-- Rumi"There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage."-- Martin Luther"Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day."-- Barbara De Angelis

Beautiful Quotes About Sisters That Your Big or Little Sister Will Love
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Beautiful Quotes About Sisters That Your Big or Little Sister Will Love

Were you an only child, or did you have a sister? If you did, did you love your sister dearly? In some ways there is no better friend you can have! Of course, not every sister has to be a blood relation - some of those we consider a “forever friend” is a kind of soul sister, a best friend that is as close as any family member. We’ve wrapped up this list of sister quotes to help you celebrate sisterhood in all its meanings. Only a sister will truly understand and appreciate these!Here are 75 quotes about sisters to celebrate your extraordinary bond:"'Help one another' is part of the religion of sisterhood."LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (more Louisa May Alcott quotes)A sister is both your mirror – and your opposite. ELIZABETH FISHELA sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship. MARGARET MEADWhen sisters stand shoulder to shoulder, who stands a chance against us? Pam BrownPAM BROWNIt was nice to be in such close physical proximity, even though they hadn’t spoken in months, and only via cursory birthday cards and the like. In the end, it didn’t matter. Sisters were sisters. EMMA STRAUBSisters are different flowers from the same garden.UNKNOWNA sister is someone who owns part of what you own: a house, perhaps, or a less tangible legacy, like memories of your childhood and the experience of your family. DEBORAH TANNENFor there is no friend like a sister in calm or stormy weather; To cheer one on the tedious way, To fetch one if one goes astray, To lift one if one totters down, To strengthen whilst one stands. CHRISTINA ROSSETTI"Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other."CAROL SALINEHusbands come and go; children come and eventually they go. Friends grow up and move away. But the one thing that's never lost is your sister. GAIL SHEEHYIn the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.UNKNOWNChildren of the same family, the same blood, with the same first associations and habits, have some means of enjoyment in their power, which no subsequent connections can supply. JANE AUSTENBrothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet. VIETNAMESE PROVERB"Our brothers and sisters are there with us from the dawn of our personal stories to the inevitable dusk."SUSAN SCARF MERRELLA sibling may be the keeper of one’s identity, the only person with the keys to one’s unfettered, more fundamental self. MARIAN SANDMAIEROne of the best things about being an adult is the realization that you can share with your sister and still have plenty for yourself. BETSY Z. COHENParents are just parents, brothers are just brothers, best friends are just best friends, even husbands are just husbands, but sisters - well, sisters are the ones to whom sisters always turn in times of joy or trouble, celebration or crisis. LORRAINE BODGEROften, in old age, the sisters become each other's chosen and most happy companions. In addition to their shared memories of childhood and their relationship to each other's children, they . . . carry the echoes of their mother's voice. MARGARET MEADA sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. UNKNOWN"You can kid the world, but not your sister."CHARLOTTE GRAYMy sister and I are so close that we finish each other’s sentences and often wonder who’s memories belong to whom. SHANNON CELEBI"I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness."EMILY DICKINSONWe acquire friends and we make enemies, but our sisters come with the territory. EVELYN LOEBSiblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring — quite often the hard way. PAMELA DUGDALESisterhood and brotherhood is a condition people have to work at. MAYA ANGELOUYou keep your past by having sisters. As you get older, they’re the only ones who don’t get bored if you talk about your memories. DEBORAH MOGGACHSisters may drive you crazy, get into your stuff and irritate you. However, if anyone else dares say so, a sister will defend you to the death.UNKNOWNHaving lots of siblings is like having built-in best friends. KIM KARDASHIAN(Getty)Brothers and sisters are one of the constant things in the lives of many people. RICHARD BRANSONStorm Sister–a friend who sticks close when storms hit her friend’s life. AFTON RORVIKSisterhood - that is, primary and bonding love from women - is, like motherhood, a capacity, not a destiny. It must be chosen, exercised by acts of will. OLGA BROUMASIt has been one of the greatest blessings of my life that my sister has been able to mirror my experience. NAYOMI MUNAWEERAA sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves – a special kind of double. TONI MORRISON (more Toni Morrison quotes)(Getty)More than Santa Claus, your sister knows when you’ve been bad and good. LINDA SUNSHINESister love quotes to appreciate your bondIf you’re lucky enough to have a sister and get along, you know that sisters share a unique bond. From the time your sister is born, and throughout all of life’s ups and downs, she’s always by your side. When your sister smiles, it’s almost like you’re smiling yourself. It’s likely she is your first friend as well as your oldest friend, and despite the occasional disagreements, she remains a constant source of unconditional love and support in your life. If you’re looking to express your gratitude for such a special relationship, show your sister some love with one of these meaningful quotes, guaranteed to convey just how much she means to you.You know full well as I do the value of sisters’ affections; there is nothing like it in this world. Charlotte BronteCHARLOTTE BRONTEBeing a sister isn’t about gender or DNA. It’s about unselfconscious love. K.FLAY(Getty)The only person I'd run through an airport for is you. PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGEIf you have a brother or sister, tell them you love them every day – that’s the most beautiful thing. I told my sister how much I loved her every day. That’s the only reason I’m OK right now. AMAURY NOLASCOThe best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend. CALI RAE TURNERA sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ISADORA JAMES"Sisters make the best friends in the world."MARILYN MONROEAcquaintances were always on their best behavior, but sisters loved each other enough to say anything. LAUREN WEISBERGERIs solace anywhere more comforting than that in the arms of a sister? ALICE WALKERBut the love of sisters needs no words. It does not depend on memories, or mementos, or proof. It runs as deep as a heartbeat. It is as ever present as a pulse.LISA WINGATETo have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confidante — it is to have a soulmate for life. VICTORIA SECUNDAHow do people make it through life without a sister? SARA CORPENINGSisters are for sharing laughter and wiping tears.UNKNOWNWe have our own, unspoken language—a look that makes one of us fall on the floor laughing or the slight inflection in our voice that conveys everything. It is the ability to prod laughter and love no matter how much your heart might hurt. Someone who sees you exactly as you are and thinks that is enough. Someone who will walk next to you always. BARBARA BUSHSweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow. BENJAMIN DISRAELI"There can be no situation in life in which the conversation of my dear sister will not administer some comfort to me."MARY MONTAGUEYou may be as different as the sun and the moon, but the same blood flows through both your hearts. You need her, as she needs you. GEORGE R.R. MARTIN (more George R.R. Martin quotes) (Getty)In thee, my soul shall own combined the sister and the friend. CATHERINE KILLIGREWWhat’s the good of news if you haven’t a sister to share it? JAMES DEVRIESI’ve known every love possible, but as the years stretched out, the love I longed for the most is the one I shared with my sister. JOSEPHINE ANGELINISisterly love is, of all sentiments, the most abstract. Nature does not grant it any functions. UGO BETTIBig sister quotes to celebrate themIn a lot of ways, big sisters are a bit like superheroes because they pave the way for their younger siblings, by being the first ones to do, well, everything. Not only are they our first role models, but older siblings often go on to become some of our closest friends as we get older. A big sister may be a pain sometimes, but there’s often a profound knowing that she’ll always have your back no matter what. If you’re a younger sibling and want to celebrate your enduring sibling bond, these big sister quotes will let her know how grateful you are for her presence in your life.I’m the big sister. I want to make sure she has everything, even if I don’t have anything. It’s hard. I love her too much. That’s what counts. VENUS WILLIAMSAn older sister is a friend and defender – a listener, conspirator, a counsellor and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too. PAM BROWN"A toast once heard: To my big sister, who never found her second Easter egg until I’d found my first."ROBERT BRAULTI'm very proud of my sister and protective of her. [She] is the one person I will fight for. Don't talk about my sister; don't play with me about my sister. If you do, you'll see another side of me. BEYONCE (more Beyonce quotes)(Getty)Sister is our first friend and second mother. SUNNY GUPTABeautiful little sister quotesIf you have a little sister, you probably feel responsible for looking after because she’s followed in your footsteps and looked up to you since day one. Being an older sibling isn’t always easy, but it offers great lessons on taking responsibility early on in life and how to build relationships based on trust and unconditional love. There may have been times you wanted to trade places with your little sister, and other times you’ve felt grateful for being the first born. No matter how many times you’ve argued or that she’s stolen your clothes, you share a unique connection and are always there for her. Take a moment to remind her how much you love her with these beautiful little sister quotes.But whenever she thanks the givers for favors great and small, she thinks of the good little sister who gave her more than they all. PHOEBE CARYThat's the best thing about little sisters: They spend so much time wishing they were elder sisters that in the end they're far wiser than the elder ones could ever be. GEMMA BURGESSMy sister…is the person who keeps me in line, whether I like it or not. I trust her and also have a good, healthy fear of her. KATY PERRY(Getty)"Of two sisters one is always the watcher, one the dancer."LOUISE GLÜCKA sister is like yourself in a different movie, a movie that stars you in a different life. DEBORAH TANNENSorority Sister QuotesAdapting to college life can be challenging but having a sorority sister to advise you can ease the transition. Anyone who’s been a part of a sorority will probably tell you that it’s a lot like joining a big family. On college campuses, a sorority is a sisterhood formed on shared goals and for many people, Greek life membership can forge relationships that last a lifetime. Sorority life not only offers women academic, professional and social opportunities, but together sisters create some of the best memories of their lives. Just like blood-related siblings, sorority sisters often provide each other lifelong love, support and guidance. If you deeply cherish your sorority sister, show her some love with these heartwarming quotes.For you where never my blood sister so no more shall I call you little sister.HELEN DUNMORESisters are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.UNKNOWNIndividually unique. Together complete.UNKNOWNSisterhood is many wonderful things. It's a warm smile on a cold and rainy day, a friendly hug, a cheerful hello. It's treasured. It's sacred. It's eternal. It's knowing that there will always be someone there for you. It's dreams shared, and goals achieved. It's counting on others and being counted on. It is real.UNKNOWNSisterhood is powerful. ROBIN MORGANBut what Mom never told me is that along the way, you find sisters, and they find you. Girls are cool that way. ADRIANA TRIGIANIThere is space within sisterhood for likeness and difference, for the subtle differences that challenge and delight; there is space for disappointment-and surprise. CHRISTINE DOWNING"Participating in a sisterhood with other women is hugely important in my life and a source of joy."CHRISTINE DOWNINGTo shine forever as an example to all women, that is the mythic and collective legacy of all sisterhoods. How do we begin to reclaim our sisters? We get to know each other in all our depths. BRENDA PETERSONOf all the blessings sisterhood can bestow, I think the greatest is to be known, really known. COLLEEN SELL

Family Quotes that Will Strengthen the Bond With Your Loved Ones
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Family Quotes that Will Strengthen the Bond With Your Loved Ones

The family is considered the nucleus of civilization, and our families play a huge role in how we turn out as individuals. Values are instilled at the heart of every household, and while there may be a few members your family that drive you nuts, they are also often your rock. Even a slightly dysfunctional family can provide you with the security and support you need when facing tough times.Quotes About Family Love and Family Life Having the love and support of your family is one of life's greatest gifts. There’s no better feeling than knowing that, no matter how bad things may go, you always have your family to turn to.When there is love in a family, there is everything: comfort, protection, support, loyalty, respect, good advice. At the end of the day, those are the things we truly need in order to remain strong and grounded. When we have love in our family, we find the strength to overcome any challenge. That kind of love fuels us with power to keep on going whenever we feel like giving up.Here are some beautiful family love quotes to celebrate your special bond:A family portrait is only complete with love to fill its frame.WES FESLERCall it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.JANE HOWARDWhen you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.JOYCE BROTHERSThe bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life.RICHARD BACHIt didn’t matter how big our house was; it mattered that there was love in it.PETER BUFFETTA family is a risky venture, because the greater the love, the greater the loss… That’s the trade-off. But I’ll take it all. BRAD PITT(JB Lacroix / Contributor / Getty)That’s what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you’re not so lovable. DEB CALETTIHome isn’t where you’re from, it’s where you find light when all grows dark. PIERCE BROWNWhen everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching–they are your family.JIM BUTCHERHome is people. Not a place. If you go back there after the people are gone, then all you can see is what is not there anymore. ROBIN HOBBHome is where you are loved the most and act the worst. MARJORIE PAY HINCKLEYFamily isn't blood. It's the people who love you. The people who have your back. CASSANDRA CLARE(Lisa Lake / Stringer / Getty)To you who are parents, I say, show love to your children. You know you love them, but make certain they know it as well. THOMAS S. MONSONI'm inspired by the love people have for their children. And I'm inspired by my own children, how full they make my heart. They make me want to work to make the world a little bit better. And they make me want to be a better man. BARACK OBAMA(Spencer Platt / Staff / Getty)Short-and-Sweet Quotes for the Close-Knit Family While we may fall in love with more than one person over the course of our lives, our families are the most important things. We shouldn’t miss any opportunity to show them how much they mean to us. If you’re looking for short, but meaningful, quotes to do just that, you’ve come to the right place.For those who like to be more concise, we’ve handpicked some beautiful, short family quotes. Choose your favorites and share them right away with your loved ones.Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten. DAVID OGDEN STIERS A happy family is but an earlier heaven. GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (Bettmann / Contributor / Getty)Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life. ALBERT EINSTEIN (more Albert Einstein quotes)The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.GEORGE SANTAYANAThe most important thing in the world is family and love.JOHN WOODENTo us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.BARBARA BUSH(JOHN MOTTERN / Stringer / Getty)Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.MICHAEL J. FOXI sustain myself with the love of family. MAYA ANGELOUAll happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. LEO TOLSTOY(Library of Congress / Contributor / Getty)Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. PAUL PEARSALLIn every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, bridge to our future. ALEX HALEYFamily is the most important thing in the world. PRINCESS DIANA(Tim Graham / Contributor / Getty)Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion. LEIGH HUNTI have a wonderful shelter, which is my family. JOSÉ CARRERASFamily is a life jacket in the stormy sea of life. J.K. ROWLING(Ferdaus Shamim / Contributor / Getty)Sticking with your family is what makes it a family. MITCH ALBOMFamily: where life begins and love never ends. UNKNOWNFunny Family QuotesOur relationships are always better, and more relaxed, when we are able to laugh at ourselves -- and at each other.A family is a unit composed not only of children but of men, women, an occasional animal, and the common cold.OGDEN NASH(Bettmann / Contributor / Getty)Children really can brighten up a house, because they never turn the lights off.RALPH BUSI grew up with six brothers. That's how I learned to dance -waiting for the bathroom.BOB HOPE(Bettmann / Contributor / Getty)The advantage of having only one child is that you always know who did it.ERMA BOMBECKAs a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it.BUDDY HACKETTHaving a child makes you a parent; having two, you are a referee.DAVID FROSTNothing in life is fun for the whole family. There are no massage parlors with ice cream and free jewelry.JERRY SEINFELD(George Napolitano / Contributor / Getty)The other night I ate at a real nice family restaurant. Every table had an argument going. GEORGE CARLIN (more George Carlin quotes)If minutes were kept of a family gathering, they would show that members not present and subjects discussed were one and the same.ROBERT BRAULTFamily is a blessing. Just keep saying that when you are irritated by something a family member says.MARCELINA HARDYIn some families, please is described as the magic word. In our house, however, it was sorry. MARGARET LAURENCESome family trees bear an enormous crop of nuts.WAYNE H.For the first time ever I was taking the family on the road. We stayed with my in-laws, which on life's list of experiences ranks right below sitting in a tub full of scissors.JEFF FOXWORTHY(Steve Granitz / Contributor / Getty)Never let an angry sister comb your hair.PATRICIA MCCANNI looked up my family tree and found out I was the sap.RODNEY DANGERFIELD(George Rose / Contributor / Getty)Your basic extended family today includes your ex-husband or -wife, your ex's new mate, your new mate, possibly your new mate's ex and any new mate that your new mate's ex has acquired.DELIA EPHRONAll of us have moments in our lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with white carpet is one of them. ERMA BOMBECKA family is a bunch of people who keep confusing you with someone you were as a kid.ROBERT BRAULTInspirational Family QuotesThere are family quotes that are heartwarming, and there are inspirational ones that open our eyes to what family truly means. Below you’ll find some of the best inspirational family quotes that will strengthen your bond.In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony. FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE (Heritage Images / Contributor / Getty)The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works, is the family. LEE IACOCCA My mother used to tell me that when push comes to shove, you always know who to turn to. That being a family isn't a social construct but an instinct. JODI PICOULT What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family. MOTHER TERESA (more Mother Teresa quotes)Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family. ANTHONY BRANDT Family isn't always blood, it's the people in your life who want you in theirs: the ones who accept you for who you are, the ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what. MAYA ANGELOU (Will & Deni McIntyre / Contributor / Getty)The family is the test of freedom; because the family is the only thing that the free man makes for himself and by himself. GILBERT K. CHESTERTON There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues… are created, strengthened and maintained. WINSTON CHURCHILL (more Winston Churchill quotes)Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. BRAD HENRY You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them. DESMOND TUTU (Bromberger Hoover Photography / Contributor / Getty)Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness. JOHN C. MAXWELL (more John C. Maxwell quotes)Family and friends are hidden treasures, seek them and enjoy their riches. WANDA HOPE CARTER When trouble comes, it’s your family that supports you. GUY LAFLEUR (Bruce Bennett / Contributor / Getty)So much of what is best in us is bound up in our love of family, that it remains the measure of our stability because it measures our sense of loyalty. HANIEL LONG You are born into your family and your family is born into you. No returns. No exchanges. ELIZABETH BERG In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table, but by the rituals you help family members create, by the memories you share, by the commitment of time, caring, and love you show to one another, and by the hopes for the future you have as individuals and as a unit. MARGE KENNEDY Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. PAUL PEARSALL "In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, bridge to our future." ALEX HALEY (Robert Abbott Sengstacke / Contributor / Getty)"Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home." ANTHONY LICCIONE "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." GEORGE A. MOORE "The informality of family life is a blessed condition that allows us all to become our best while looking our worst."MARGE KENNEDY"The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, lies in its loyalty to each other."MARIO PUZO(Bob Peterson / Contributor / Getty)"Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future."GAIL LUMET BUCKLEY"You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth."KAHLIL GIBRAN(Heritage Images / Contributor / Getty)"There’s nothing that makes you more insane than family. Or more happy, or more exasperated, or more secure."JIM BUTCHER"If the family were a boat, it would be a canoe that makes no progress unless everyone paddles."LETTY COTTIN POGREBIN"One day you will do things for me that you hate. That is what it means to be family."JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER(Leonardo Cendamo / Contributor / Getty)"The family is the first essential cell of human society."POPE JOHN XXIIIAvoiding Toxicity: Quotes to Help Build Stronger FamilyNot all families are happy. Some family members create toxic or abusive situations (especially during the holidays) that can be tough to handle. The following toxic family quotes focus more on how to prevent living in a toxic family environment.Instead of raising children who turn out okay despite their childhood, let’s raise children who turn out extraordinary because of their childhood.L.R. KNOSTAny man can help make a child, but it takes a special man to help raise a child.TONY GASKINSA man should never neglect his family for business. WALT DISNEY(Gene Lester / Contributor / Getty)Lookin’ back, all I can say about all the things he did for me is, I hope I’m at least half the dad that he didn’t have to be.BRAD PAISLEYTo be in your children’s memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today.BARBARA JOHNSONDon’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.ROBERT FULGHUMIt is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.FREDERICK DOUGLASS(Hulton Archive / Staff / Getty)The best security blanket a child can have is parents who respect each other.JANE BLAUSTONEYour children need your presence more than your presents.JESSE JACKSON(Afro Newspaper/Gado / Contributor / Getty)Remember you are not managing an inconvenience. You are raising a human being.KITTIE FRANTZPick your battles with everyone, including yourself… remind yourself every day that you have been given another chance at love and cherish that opportunity.JESSICA WARRICKAt the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of the parents.JANE D. HULLWhen you tell a child you hate their other parent, you are telling them you hate half of who they are.UNKNOWNDivorce isn’t the child’s fault. Don’t say anything unkind about your ex to the child, because you’re really just hurting the child.VALERIE BERTINELLI(John Lamparski / Stringer / Getty)Home should be an anchor, a port in a storm, a refuge, a happy place in which to dwell, a place where we are loved and where we can love. MARVIN J. ASHTON