" If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees. "

— Rainer Maria Rilke

" I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection. "

— Sigmund Freud

" The flower which is single need not envy the thorns that are numerous. "

— Rabindranath Tagore

" Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song. "

— Pam Brown

" The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. "

— Richard Bach

" My wish is that you may be loved to the point of madness "

— André Breton