I knew my dad was a good man, a kind man, and though he'd led a wounded life, he'd done the best he could in… — Nicholas Sparks

"...I learned that it's possible to go on, no matter how impossible it seems, and that in time, the grief...lessens. It may not ever go away completely, but after a while it's not overwhelming."

...She had the rare ability to be exactly what people needed when she was with them and yet still remain true to herself.

"...good teachers are priceless. They inspire you, they entertain you, and you end up learning a ton even when you don't know it."

"Because they're passionate about their subjects."