In love, be willing to fight for them, but never compete.

When speaking of love, and suffering a broken heart, the student said, 'You can't drown if you vow to never swim again.' To which the master replied, 'You will also never choke if you don't eat.'

She showed him something no one else had ever shown him; that it was possible to love someone more than himself; that another's suffering could bring him more agony than his own; that someone's life could come before his; that's what she showed him.

They showed each other that it was alright for their hearts to come out and play; that it was alright to feel close to someone; that love didn't always end in heartbreak.

Even if love doesn't stay, be thankful for the visit.

Imagine what the world could be if we were on the offense with love instead of on the defense with hate.

True love is not giving power to the other person, but instead is empowering you to make that person happy.