Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Lorrie Moore

Quote by Lorrie Moore

“Even his I love you's," she said, "were like tiny daggers, like little needles or safety pins. Beware of a man who says he loves you but is incapable of a passionate confession; of melting into a sob.”

Quote by Lorrie Moore

Work

Self-help

Self-help books offer advice on various aspects of life, including mental health, productivity, and personal growth. These books often provide practical tips, techniques, and insights to help readers overcome challenges and achieve their goals. more

Author

Lorrie Moore
Lorrie Moore

Lorrie Moore is an American writer renowned for her short stories. Her work is celebrated for its humor, satire, and profound insights into everyday life. Born on January 13, 1957, Moore graduated from Harvard University, where she began her writing career. more

You May Also Like

“Was it wrong that I dreamed of him? Was it wrong that I often thought about what it would be like? If we touched? If we held each other like the world had just caught fire? If he kissed me like he was trying to make me shut the fuck up for once? If we held hands just one time to see that spark of skin and sin that I've been warned of? I want to give him Advil for this headache and Tums for this heartburn but is it wrong that I want to give him anything at all?”

“I know that your heart is broken and I know that no words will repair that. I know how hard that is and I know it will never be the same again. But I also know what kind of person you are and how you deal with life. My friend, love is not how many times the words "I love you" have been said and it is not the long night talks or the going outs. Those add to the value of love but those are not 'love'. A good friend can offer you those. I know, love isn't meant to be easy but knowing what to defend and what to stand for is what defines love and what defines a person you can depend on. No one should use or abuse a relationship in any way. Knowing a person will choose you over anything else. Knowing that you can sleep safe because you have someone who will fight the world to choose you. That is Love. So, dear friend, let him leave because you deserve someone who wants to stay and who is willing to fight for it.”