Quotes

Hey there, fellow feelings-catchers! Let’s set something straight right from the get-go: I’m no empathy expert (for those of you looking to dive deeper into understanding the subject, I have some great resources lined up for you at the end of this post). What I am, though, is a collector of words, quotes, and those…

Jane Austen—the queen of quips and heart-stirring sentiments that have stood the test of time. From the romantic insights of Pride and Prejudice to the sensibilities of—well, Sense and Sensibility—her words have a magical way of striking a chord. And it’s not just her novels—the heartfelt scribbles from Austen’s personal letters are little treasure troves…

Agatha Christie’s novels were my go-to before the gritty crime book wave hit me. I even got into a bit of a tiff back in college with someone who brushed off Christie as a ‘guilty pleasure,’ singling out Passenger to Frankfurt of all things. Sure, that book wasn’t her crowning glory, but don’t you think…

Stephen King isn’t just the guy who keeps you up at night, flipping pages and double-checking the locks. Sure, he’s the King of Horror, but he’s also a sage when it comes to the complexities of the human soul. Funny, poignant, deep—his words are a lot of things, often all at once. So, grab your…

Oh, Uncle Iroh! What a character, right? A fan favorite from the hit animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” he’s known for a lot more than his Firebending chops or his infectious belly laugh. The Dragon of the West had this uncanny knack for doling out life lessons that hit you right in the feels….

Who said science fiction is just about space wars and time machines? I’ve rounded up some seriously profound and beautiful quotes from sci-fi books that’ll change how you see the genre. Far from cold science, these lines are all about emotion, insight, and wonder within the pages of sci-fi favorites. Let’s go! 1. “You don’t…

Love is powerful, but it’s also complicated. More often than not, it’s difficult to put that feeling of love into words because it will steal them right out of your mouth. We can, thankfully, always turn to literature to fill in the gaps and find some romantic inspiration. Whether you’re looking to get into the…

When life throws us into the deep end of grief and loss, sometimes the right words can remind us that we’re not alone in this. That’s what we’re looking at here – 30 quotes from books where grief and loss are major themes. Whether you’re looking to understand your own feelings better, or just a…