“Love is not about owning someone, but about loving them.”

“How could you love someone and not want them to be happy?”

“If you love someone, truly love them, you should never cause them pain. Never fill their eyes with something so close to grief.”

“All men love to talk about themselves, even the ones who are completely buggers.”

“There comes a point when you just love someone. Not because they're good, or bad, or anything really. You just love them. It doesn't mean you'll be together forever. It doesn't mean you won't hurt each other. It just mean you love them. Sometimes in spite of who they are, and sometimes because of who they are. And you know that they love you, sometimes because of who you are, and sometimes in spite of it.”

“There are a thousand ways to hurt someone you love that have nothing to do with physical violence.”

“Every ruler should strive for his people to love him. But if they cannot love you, then make them fear you. Love is better, but fear will do the job.”