“The expression "madly in love" is apt, for it describes a form of temporary insanity.”

“While being madly in love is fun, perhaps one should aspire to be sanely in love.”

“Sometimes I wonder if, instead of falling madly in love, we should aspire to fall sanely in love. But then, what would be the point?”

“Whining is a form of manipulation. People will give anything to make you shut up.”

“There are certain rules to be observed when writing about our parents. We can only describe them as transparent figures with golden haloes, smiling down at us from heaven, large flag billowing in the breeze optional, just before the end credits roll.”

“The question is not why fools fall in love. It is expected of them. When "smart" people fall in love - that's the problem.”

“Everyone declares that love is irrational, and yet everytime this statement is proven correct, they profess amazement. They seem to assume that love will make an exception in their case. It never does.”