Love is one of the most profound and universal emotions experienced by human beings. It inspires and motivates us to be the best versions of ourselves and to seek happiness in the people and things we care about. The power of love has been captured and expressed in many different forms throughout history, including in great works of literature. In this article, we’ll take a look at seven memorable love quotes from classic books that are sure to stir up feelings of affection and passion. From timeless romance novels to contemporary fiction, these quotes showcase the different aspects of love, including its beauty, its challenges, and its transformative power. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, these quotes are sure to touch your heart and inspire you to embrace the power of love in your own life. So, let’s take a journey through the pages of some of the world's greatest books and discover the timeless power of love.
“I’m in love with you, and I’m not in the business of denying myself the simple pleasure of saying true things. I’m in love with you, and I know that love is just a shout into the void, and that oblivion is inevitable, and that we’re all doomed and that there will come a day when all our labor has been returned to dust, and I know the sun will swallow the only earth we’ll ever have, and I am in love with you.”
— The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
“I wanted to tell them that he had changed my life and that I would never be the same, not ever. And that somehow it felt like it was Dante who had saved my life and not the other way around.”
— Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
“I know which life is my real one now, no matter what happens. It’s the one with you. For some reason, knowing that even one person knows my story makes things different. Maybe it’s like the poem says. Maybe this is my way of not going gentle. I love you.”
— Matched by Ally Condie
“I love you, my sunshine. And that’s what happens when you love someone. Sacrifices stop being sacrifices simply because they make you happy. Caring for you makes me happy. So it’s not a sacrifice. It’s what I want to do.”
— Crown’s Fate by Evelyn Skye
“Why do we breathe air? Because we love air? Because we don’t want to suffocate. Why do we eat? Because we don’t want to starve. How do I know I love her? Because I can sleep after I talk to her.”
— The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater
“During the day I miss your laughter and your wit and your smiles and the sharpness of your mind. In the evenings I think more of your kisses, sighs, and understanding ways. Then some nights I lie awake consumed with thoughts of the day I can love you in every way. On nights like this, my hunger for you overwhelms me. I can dwell for hours on the taste of your mouth and the scent of your hair and the touch of your skin.”
— The Traitor’s Ruin by Erin Beaty
“I thought, this is the most incredible thing I have ever seen, and I had better keep it a safe distance away from me. I thought, if someone like that ever loved me, it would set me on fire. And then I was a careless fool, and I fell in love with you anyway.”
— Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
