Quotes

Love, like life, is complicated. We love talking about the good parts – the fluttery feelings, the sparks, and the grand romantic gestures. But, for many of us, love had another side, too: troubled relationships, heartbreaks, and harsh reality checks that left us reeling. This article is all about that shadowy side of love, with…

Love is a wonderful adventure, but it’s not without its bumps and bruises. You see, when we fall for someone, we’re also taking a chance that we might end up hurt or let down. These sad quotes about love are like a snapshot of this side of romance. They talk about heartbreak, unrequited love, and…

I recently came across an article about why teens love Emily Dickinson, and it hit me: she was my poetic hero too. Her deeply emotive poetry was a perfect match for my moody adolescent self. I may not be a teenager anymore (though I can still be a little angsty), but my admiration for Emily…

Brandon Sanderson’s words pack a punch as mighty as his epic fantasy tales. I’ve highlighted a bunch of his quotes over the years, but I narrowed the list down to 30 that I absolutely love (and totally not because my editor made me do it)―each one a nugget of wisdom, a slice of life’s big…

George R.R. Martin really knows his way around a killer line, doesn’t he? From Tyrion’s zingers to those cold, hard truths from the North, I’ve picked out 30 quotes from A Song of Ice and Fire that hit the mark every time. So, let’s jump right in and relive some of the most memorable moments…

Joe Abercrombie stripped the fantasy genre down to its bones and added a twist of real-world grit. His writing is sharp, darkly funny, and sometimes downright ruthless, much like his characters. I’ve devoured The First Law and The Age of Madness, and, let me tell you, I’ve highlighted so many quotes that my books practically…

If you’ve ever had a Neil Gaiman book in your hands, you know his stories have a way of sticking with you, long after the cover is closed. His magic? Well, the man’s a genius at sneaking life’s grand old truths into extraordinary, magical tales. That’s why, instead of the usual ‘best-of’ quote list, we’re…

Mark Lawrence might be best known for his fantasy novels, but did you know he’s also an AI research scientist? That’s right, behind those epic battles and sharp-tongued characters is a man with a physics degree and a Ph.D. in mathematics. Impressive, right? But hey, enough with Lawrence’s academic chops; it’s his sharp wit we’re…

Books can be a real balm when life gets tough, offering words that heal and uplift. That’s why I’ve picked 17 literary quotes that are exactly that – little doses of healing, a touch of understanding, and a whole lot of heart. So, if you’re looking for a moment of connection or a gentle nudge…

Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, has this way of striking a chord with pretty much everyone. No matter how you feel—lost in thought, head over heels in love, or simply looking for a moment of tranquility—Rumi’s poetic wisdom always resonates. So here they are—25 quotes from the great Sufi teacher to inspire…