“Love is the reduction of the universe to the single being, and the expansion of a single being, even to God”

“The reduction of the universe to a single being, the expansion of a single being even to God, this is love.”

“The reduction of the universe to the compass of a single being, and the extension of a single being until it reaches God - that is love. Love is the salute of the angels to the stars.How sad is the heart when rendered sad by love!How great is the void created by the absence of the being who alone fills the world.”

“But also remember: if you have any genuine feelings, hide them like treasure; never let anyone so much as suspect them, or you're lost. Instead of being the executioner, you'll be the victim. And if you ever fall in love, keep that absolutely secret! Never breathe a word until you're completely sure of the person to whom you open your heart. And to protect that love, even before you feel it, learn to despise the world.”

“In the first woman we love, we love everything. Growing older, we love the woman only.”

“Great love affairs start with Champagne and end with tisane”

“Many people claim coffee inspires them, but, as everybody knows, coffee only makes boring people even more boring.”