“It has to get ugly before it gets pretty!” — Nicholas Sparks

“A secret’s worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” — Carlos Ruiz Zafón

“Criticism is the disapproval of people, not for having faults, but having faults different from your own.” — Unknown

“I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.” — Harry S. Truman