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[Short Love Quotes] A collection of recommended love quotes inspired by the words of philosophers, writers, and famous figures

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When you think about love, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

People feel it in all kinds of ways, don’t they?

Here, we’ve gathered memorable quotes about love—from philosophers to novelists—that will make you think, “So that’s another way to see it.”

They say “love is blind,” but sometimes it’s important to pause and reflect, too.

Among them, the words of Erich Fromm—known for his book “The Art of Loving”—are especially moving.

Be sure to find your own favorite quotes among these.

[One-line Quotes on Love] Wisdom from philosophers, writers, and notable figures! Recommended Love Quotes Collection (21–30)

When it comes to loving, women are the true experts, and men remain amateurs forever.Yukio Mishima

Loving is a maiden’s specialty!

When it comes to love, women are the true experts, and men remain amateurs forever. — Yukio Mishima

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It’s a line from Yukio Mishima’s essay “To Love.” It contrasts clumsy, awkward men in love with women who—whether out of calculation or not—can fashion a smoothly loving demeanor.

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When you fall in love, you won’t be able to sleep—because you’re already in a dream.Masayasu Wakabayashi

[Quotes on Love] A Collection of Excellent Quotes from “The World Is Made of Words”

When you fall in love, you won’t be able to sleep—because you’re already in a dream. Masayasu Wakabayashi

Watch “When you fall in love, you won’t be able to sleep—because you’re already in a dream. Masayasu Wakabayashi” on YouTube.

On the Fuji TV program “Sekai wa Kotoba de Dekiteiru” (The World Is Made of Words), there was a line adapted in Wakabayashi from Audrey’s own style based on a quote by picture-book author Dr.

Seuss: “When you fall in love, you won’t be able to sleep, because reality is finally better than your dreams.” Just a slight change in wording completely shifts the nuance, but both versions are lovely and easy to relate to.

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Stability kills love, and insecurity stirs it up.Marcel Proust

Stability kills romance... [Quotes on love]

Stability kills love, and insecurity stirs it up. — Marcel Proust

This is a famous quote by the French writer Marcel Proust.

Along with the idea known as the suspension bridge effect—that feelings of anxiety and fear can stir up love—it also suggests that a certain amount of stimulation is necessary to keep love alive.

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Love in moderation. A love that lasts is that kind of love.William Shakespeare

These are words by the English playwright Shakespeare.

It’s one of the phrases you’ll often come across if you search for famous quotes about love.

The longer a romance drags on, the more feelings gradually fade; and when you fall for someone all at once, that love cools quickly in turn.

As this saying suggests, it would be nice to love someone moderately and for a long time.

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A truly wonderful woman touches you not with her eyes, but with her heart.Taro Okamoto

These are words by Taro Okamoto, famously known as the creator of the Tower of the Sun.

Remarks on love are often voiced from a woman’s perspective, but this one is spoken from a man’s point of view.

There are many women who speak with their eyes, but the truly remarkable ones speak to your heart—an insight that even women will find themselves agreeing with.

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What I desire above all else in this world is to love and be loved.Marilyn Monroe

Top 10 Quotes by Marilyn Monroe

What I desire above all else in this world is to love and be loved.Marilyn Monroe

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These are words about love from Marilyn Monroe, an American actress and model.

Love isn’t about just one person expressing their feelings; it’s about loving yourself while wishing to be loved by the other person—very much in Marilyn Monroe’s style.

When you hear these words, you can’t help but nod in agreement at their straightforward wish.

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Love is not about trying to be something you’re not.Oprah Winfrey

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Love is not about trying to be something you're not. Oprah Winfrey

When you get a partner, you might feel nervous or try to act cool.

But if the relationship stays like that, it can become stifling.

True love may be being able to stay just as you are without putting on a front.

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