We are never so defenseless against suffering as when we love.

We are never so defenseless against suffering as when we love.

Love matches, so called, have illusion for their father and need for their mother.

Love matches, so called, have illusion for their father and need for their mother.

Love is not singular except in syllable.

Love is not singular except in syllable.

When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that your name is safe in read more

When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that your name is safe in their mouth.

What we can do for another is the test of powers; what we can suffer is the test of love.

What we can do for another is the test of powers; what we can suffer is the test of love.

Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?

Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?

Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions.

Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions.

Love you will find only where you may show yourself weak without provoking strength.

Love you will find only where you may show yourself weak without provoking strength.

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.