The mysterious magnet is either there, buried somewhere deep behind the sternum, or it is not.

The appreciation of pleasure can be the anchor of humanity.

I've always been afraid of saying no to people because I don't want them to be disappointed and dislike me.

I think I deserve something beautiful.

You have to work ceaselessly on your end to digest and imbibe your opportunities or, I have come to believe, they will gradually slip away and knock on someone else's more receptive door.

Teach your heart that this is destiny

It's still two human beings trying to get along, so it's going to be complicated. And love is always complicated. But humans must try to love each other, darling. We must get our hearts broken sometimes. This is a good sign, having a broken heart. It means we have tried for something.