We conceal it from ourselves in vain-- we must always love something. In those matters seemingly removed from love, the read more

We conceal it from ourselves in vain-- we must always love something. In those matters seemingly removed from love, the feeling is secretly to be found, and man cannot possibly live for a moment without it.

A DEEP-SWORN VOW
Others because you did not keep
That deep-sworn vow have been friends of mine.
Yet always read more

A DEEP-SWORN VOW
Others because you did not keep
That deep-sworn vow have been friends of mine.
Yet always when I look death in the face,
When I clamber to the heights of sleep,
Or when I grow excited with wine,
Suddenly I meet your face.

Mothers are the people who love us for no good reason. And those of us who are mothers know it's read more

Mothers are the people who love us for no good reason. And those of us who are mothers know it's the most exquisite love of all.

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.

Love must not touch the marrow of the soul. Our affections must be breakable chains that we can cast them read more

Love must not touch the marrow of the soul. Our affections must be breakable chains that we can cast them off or tighten them.

We should remember that saying 'I love you' is only a beginning. We need to say it, we need to read more

We should remember that saying 'I love you' is only a beginning. We need to say it, we need to mean it, and most importantly we need consistently to show it. We need to both express and demonstrate love.

What does it matter how many lovers you have if none of them gives you the universe?

What does it matter how many lovers you have if none of them gives you the universe?

Love and a cough cannot be hid.

Love and a cough cannot be hid.

The first symptom of love in a young man is timidity; in a girl boldness.

The first symptom of love in a young man is timidity; in a girl boldness.