14. A. A. Milne
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A. A. Milne, the renowned author of children’s book Winnie the Pooh, was a true romantic at heart. The following is a quote from the same book:
“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.”
15. Ernest Hemmingway
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The brave, adventurous author Ernest Hemingway has left his mark in the world of English literature by creating a collection of mesmerizing books. Despite being married four times, he always spoke very highly of his first wife Hadley Richardson.
“Better to have lost and loved than never to have loved at all.”
16. Oscar Wilde
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The wittiest author of all time, Oscar Wilde is known for his quips and clever quotes on love and relationships. Being homosexual, he was subject to a great deal of suffering and punishment time and again by society, but that did not ruin his fun loving, humorous spirit.
“You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.”
17. Jennifer Aniston
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Jennifer Aniston is the cute girl next door whom we can’t help but admire for her adorable role in the widely popular Friends sitcom. Her manners and expressions speak of her honest and bubbly nature. Unfortunately, she had to go through a difficult divorce after her unsuccessful marriage with Brad Pitt, but that didn’t stop her from smiling brightly and staying positive.
“The greater your capacity to love, the greater your capacity to feel the pain.”
18. H. L. Mencken
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A very famous journalist, editor, satirist, and critic of the United States, H. L. Mencken has been appreciated widely for his achievements. Not only is his professional life discussed greatly by observers, but his personal life has also been the subject of much criticism. His affair with Marion Bloom and their consecutive marriage had even made it to the headlines.
“Love is like war: easy to begin but very hard to stop.”
19. Dr. Suess
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Dr. Seuss, born Theodor Suess Geisel, is renowned all over the world for being an intelligent author who penned great books for children such as The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Chrismas, The Lorax, to name a few. His quotes and quips are still remembered by all. He was always very expressive about love and was frank about his love life.
“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
20. Charles J Orlando
Here’s a quote from Charles J Orlando, who has scrutinized human psychology to produce various bestsellers on how people can resolve relationship problems and live happily.
“Once you truly believe you’re worthy of love, you will never settle for anyone’s second best treatment.”
21. Tom Hanks
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Tom Hanks is an Oscar winning actor, writer, and producer known for the timeless roles he has played with great taste and skill. He believes in love that survives despite all kinds of adverse situations.
“There’s no substitute for a great love who says, ‘No matter what’s wrong with you, you’re welcome at this table.’”
22. John Updike
John Updike is an immensely talented novelist, poet, writer, and critic. He brings out the true meaning of love with his famous words, such as in:
“We are most alive when we’re in love.”
23. Bette Davis
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Bette Davis was an American actress known for her talented acting in films and theater. Her meditations on love have become equally famous and leave a lasting impression on the mind.
“Pleasure of love lasts but a moment. Pain of love lasts a lifetime.”
24. Natalie Cole
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Natalie Cole is a singer, lyricist, performer, and fashion icon whose unique thoughts about love have given her much attention and fame.
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is to love and be loved in return.”
25. T. Tolis
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Another quote that simply touches your heart for the truth it bears was said by T. Tolis, drummer of the Greek band called Rotting Christ.
“To love is nothing. To be loved is something. But to love and be loved, that’s everything!”
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