Sometimes, I see us reading a book together and kissing. From my father's point of view, the greatest happiness is when I was young and read with a girl for the sake of my ideals, and then married her.

--Orhan Pamuk, "The Redhead"

Relatives and lovers love each other, not each other's virtues.

——W.H. Auden, Preface and Postscript

In all proper relationships, there is never anyone who sacrifices for anyone.

--Ayn Rand, "The Fountain"

I think there comes a time in one's life when one needs to stick to one's decision. A moment to say "this is me, this is my choice".

- Kazuo Ishiguro, "No Consolation"