I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship, and tenderness, which is inflamed by a single female, which read more

I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship, and tenderness, which is inflamed by a single female, which prefers her to the rest of her sex, and which seeks her possession as the supreme or the sole happiness of our being.

Compassion is the antitoxin of the soul: where there is compassion even the most poisonous impulses remain relatively harmless.

Compassion is the antitoxin of the soul: where there is compassion even the most poisonous impulses remain relatively harmless.

The art of love ... is largely the art of persistence.

The art of love ... is largely the art of persistence.

We can do not great things - only small things with great love.

We can do not great things - only small things with great love.

Give love, and love to your life will flow.

Give love, and love to your life will flow.

Love isn't an emotion or an instinct--it's an art.

Love isn't an emotion or an instinct--it's an art.

People may or may not say what they mean ... but they always say something designed to get what they read more

People may or may not say what they mean ... but they always say something designed to get what they want.

I will tell you the truth as soon as I figure it out.

I will tell you the truth as soon as I figure it out.

Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.

Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.