“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that’s what you’ve given me. That’s what I’d hoped to give you forever.”
Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook
This quote from the popular romance novel, The Notebook, speaks to the transformative power of love. When we find someone who truly loves us, it can awaken something deep within us and inspire us to become better versions of ourselves.
“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”
William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
In this quote, Shakespeare reminds us that love is not just about physical attraction, but about a deep connection that comes from understanding and empathy. When we truly love someone, we see them for who they are, beyond just their looks or surface-level qualities.
“Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.”
William Shakespeare, Sonnet 116
This quote from Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116 speaks to the enduring nature of true love. When we love someone, we accept them for who they are and are committed to standing by them through all of life’s ups and downs.
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu’s quote reminds us that love is not just a feeling, but a source of strength and courage. When we are loved deeply by someone, we feel empowered to take on the challenges of life with confidence. And when we love someone deeply, we find the courage to be vulnerable and open ourselves up to the possibility of pain.
“The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.”
Helen Keller
Helen Keller’s quote reminds us that love is not just about the physical senses, but about something deeper that can only be felt with the heart. When we love someone, we experience a connection that goes beyond words or appearances.
“Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.”
Nicholas Sparks, A Walk to Remember
This quote from Nicholas Sparks’ A Walk to Remember speaks to the intangible nature of love. Like the wind, we can’t see love, but we can feel its presence all around us in the way it touches our hearts and souls.
“Love is not a feeling of happiness. Love is a willingness to sacrifice.”
Michael Novak
Michael Novak’s quote reminds us that love is not just about feeling good or being happy, but about making sacrifices for the people we care about. When we truly love someone, we are willing to put their needs ahead of our own and make sacrifices to ensure their happiness and well-being.
“Love doesn’t make the world go ’round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”
Franklin P. Jones
This quote from Franklin P. Jones reminds us that love is not just a fleeting emotion, but something that makes life itself worth living. When we love and are loved in return, life takes on a deeper meaning and purpose.
“Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible—it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.”
Barbara De Angelis
In this quote, Barbara De Angelis speaks to the transformative power of love. When we experience true love, it has the power to change us in profound ways and bring us more joy and fulfillment than any material possession ever could.
“Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do.”
David Wilkerson
David Wilkerson’s quote reminds us that love is not just a feeling, but a choice we make to act in the best interests of the people we care about. When we love someone, we show it through our actions and the way we treat them.
“Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation.”
Unknown
This quote reminds us that true love is not about possessing someone or controlling their actions, but about appreciating who they are as a person and supporting them in their goals and dreams.
“You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.”
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde’s quote speaks to the unique connection that can exist between two people who are truly in love. When we find someone who sings a song that only we can hear, it is a sign that we have found a deep and meaningful connection that goes beyond the surface level.
“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.”
Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll’s quote speaks to the importance of taking chances in love and not being afraid to pursue the relationships that we truly desire. When we look back on our lives, it is the missed opportunities that we regret the most.
“Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning, a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.”
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee’s quote speaks to the evolution of love over time. When we first fall in love, it is often intense and passionate, but as time goes on, it deepens and becomes more enduring.
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde’s quote reminds us that self-love is a crucial component of any healthy relationship. When we love ourselves, we are better able to give and receive love from others.
“Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.”
H. Jackson Brown Jr.
H. Jackson Brown Jr.’s quote speaks to the selfless nature of true love. When we love someone, we prioritize their happiness and well-being over our own.
“To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return.”
Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell’s quote speaks to the courage required to truly love someone. When we love unconditionally, we open ourselves up to vulnerability and the possibility of pain, but we do so because we believe that love is worth it.
“The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.”
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
Victor Hugo’s quote speaks to the joy that comes from feeling truly loved and accepted for who we are, flaws and all.
“Love is a promise; love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.”
John Lennon
John Lennon’s quote reminds us that love is not just a feeling, but a promise we make to the people we care about. When we love someone, we promise to always be there for them, through thick and thin.
“Love is not about how many days, weeks, or months you’ve been together, it’s all about how much you love each other every day.”
Unknown
This quote reminds us that the length of a relationship is not what matters, but the depth of love and commitment we have for each other every day.
“Love is a choice you make from moment to moment.”
Barbara De Angelis
Barbara De Angelis’s quote reminds us that love is not just a one-time decision, but a choice we make every day in how we treat and care for the people we love.
“Love is never wrong.”
Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge’s quote speaks to the universality of love. No matter who we love or how we love, love is always a beautiful and powerful force in our lives.
“Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.’s quote speaks to the transformative power of love. When we experience deep and meaningful love in our lives, it has the power to unlock the doors to true happiness and fulfillment.
“Love is an untamed force. When we try to control it, it destroys us. When we try to imprison it, it enslaves us. When we try to understand it, it leaves us feeling lost and confused.”
Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho’s quote speaks to the mysterious and unpredictable nature of love. When we try to control or understand it, we risk losing the very essence of what makes it so powerful and beautiful.
“Love is not a matter of what happens in life. It’s a matter of what’s happening in your heart.”
Ken Keyes Jr.
Ken Keyes Jr.’s quote reminds us that love is not just about external circumstances, but about the internal state of our hearts and minds. When we cultivate love within ourselves, it has the power to transform our entire lives.
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
David Viscott
David Viscott’s quote speaks to the mutual joy and warmth that comes from being both loved and loving in return. When we love and are loved, it is like feeling the sun shining on us from both sides, filling us with warmth and light.
“Love is not a feeling of happiness. Love is a willingness to sacrifice.”
Michael Novak
Michael Novak’s quote reminds us that love is not just about feeling good or being happy, but about making sacrifices for the people we care about. When we truly love someone, we are willing to put their needs ahead of our own and make sacrifices to ensure their happiness and well-being.
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote speaks to the power of love to overcome hate and division in the world. When we choose to love instead of hate, we lighten the burden of our own hearts and contribute to a more peaceful and compassionate world.
“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that’s what you’ve given me. That’s what I’d hoped to give you forever.”
Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook
This quote from the popular romance novel, The Notebook, speaks to the transformative power of love. When we find someone who truly loves us, it can awaken something deep within us and inspire us to become better versions of ourselves.
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.”
Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole’s quote speaks to the simple yet profound truth that the greatest thing we can ever experience in life is the joy of loving and being loved in return.
“Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.”
Voltaire
Voltaire’s quote speaks to the creative and imaginative nature of love. When we love someone, we are given a canvas upon which to create something beautiful and unique.
“Love is a game that two can play and both win.”
Eva Gabor
Eva Gabor’s quote speaks to the idea that love is not a competition, but a collaboration. When two people are truly in love, they both win and benefit from the connection.
“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote speaks to the power
