The intoxication and tremors of love, the spasms of possession, the fury sparked by unrequited secrets, all vanish without a trace: Only love, with its bittersweet taste, holds him tightly—a love that has almost no desire left, yet remains incredibly intense. —— Zweig
Love requires no intermediary; it is understood through mutual intuition. —— Hegel
Only the love that elevates us and empowers us with beautiful feelings and thoughts can be considered a noble passion; whereas love that makes us selfish, cowardly, and driven by blind instinct should be considered a wicked passion. —— George Sand
No joy in this world is without anxiety, no peace without conflict, no love without suspicion, no tranquility without hidden fear, no satisfaction without flaws, and no honor without shame. —— Grimmhausen
Love is both a synonym for friendship and a reliable guarantee for our shared endeavors. Love is a life companion; you and the woman you love sleep together because a shared ideal binds your two hearts tightly together. —— Faraday