It's not what you are. It's what you do.

The bottom line is that you have to choose who you are going to commit to-- that's the foundation of true love, not the lack of other options

Isn't it supposed to be like this?" He smiled. "The glory of first love, and all that. It's incredible, isn't it, the difference between reading about something, seeing it in the pictures, and experiencing it?" "Very different," I agreed. "More forceful than I'd imagined.

It was amazing how instantaneously the choking fear vanished, amazing how suddenly the feeling of security washed over me - even before I was off the street - as soon as I heard his voice.

Hate is a passionate emotion.

I know you're frustrated that he's keeping you locked up like this, but don't give him too bad a time when he gets back. He loves you more than you know. It terrifies him to be away from you.

When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it’s not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end.