Relationships-of all kinds-are like sand held in your hand. Held loosely, with an open hand, the sand remains where it is. The minute you close your hand and squeeze tightly to hold on, the sand trickles through your fingers. You may hold onto some of it, but most will be spilled. A relationship is like that. Held loosely, with respect and freedom for the other person, it is likely to remain intact. But hold too tightly, too possessively, and the relationship slips away and is lost.
Unknown
A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.
Unknown
Character is always lost when a high ideal is sacrificed on the altar of conformity and popularity.
Unknown