Quotes from Nicholas Sparks

But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22

But he had been in love once, that he knew. Once and only once, and a long time ago. And it had changed him forever. Perfect love did that to a person and this had been perfect.

Love is a gift. You give love and that's where the joy is.

The truth is, the world isn't easy for any of us. It never has been and it never will be.

When a person sets a thing in motion, there's a feeling of unease, almost regret, until you learn the truth.

None of my characters are rich or famous, and the situations they find themselves in could happen to anyone.

Rekindled love is generally short-term.

I had no choice. Love does funny things to people.

Love should bring joy, it should grant a person peace, but here and not, it was bringing only pain.

Love puts all logic to sleep. Otherwise, we wouldn't risk it.

As for another profession ... I suppose I'd manage a global-macro hedge fund. I love that kind of stuff. Weird, I know, but I find it fascinating.

What happens if a car comes? We die.

It all comes down to who's by your side.

Two weeks together, that's all it took, two weeks for me to fall in love with you. ?

I love you,too, Garrett. But sometimes love isn't enough.

I love you," he finally whispered. She leaned forward and touched his face. "I know. And I love you, too.

Just when you think it can't get worse, it can. And just when you think it can't get any better, it will. But as long as you remember that he loves you and you love him you'll be just fine.

All I know is that I fell in love with you, and I've never been more frightened about anything in my entire life.

My mom used to tell me that whatever you do, marry someone who loves you more than you love him.

There is nothing like love. You should try it." Thibault shrugged. "Maybe one day.

I'm not saying it because I'm sweet. I'm saying it because I love you now and I always have. More than you can imagine.

One of the exhilarating parts of falling in love is discovering new things about one another, and seeing the world from a different point of view.

And while he was doing those things, he thought about Allie and the love that was missing from both their lives.

How can I tell them that I love them if I'm no longer there?