"Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what it loves."

"There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness."

"Love is the difficult realization that something other than oneself is real."

"Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit."

"Love is not blind - it sees more, not less. But because it sees more, it is willing to see less."

"Love isn't a decision. It's a feeling. If we could decide who we loved, it would be much simplier, but much less magical."