She showed him something no one else had ever shown him; that it was possible to love someone more than himself; that another's suffering could bring him more pain than his own; that someone's life could come before his; that's what she showed him.

True love is not giving power to the other person, but instead is empowering you to make that person happy.

Everyone wants a princess or a Prince Charming, but few are willing to act like one to get the other.

Happiness does not follow success; success follows happiness.

Don’t be a victim of your past; be a fighter for your future.

They laughed and laughed. His eyes danced with hers in graceful steps, to a melody only they could hear. There was no doubt in my mind that it was beautiful music … Their tenderness with each other was something people much older than they could only hope to one day have.