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“…I’m very rich because I’m loved by all my people, it’s a very beautiful thing. No money could surpass that. The love that my people feel for me is just so tremendous. It’s a lovely feeling.”
Oodgeroo Noonuccal (1920–1993) first seen 1988 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On being accepted by her people as a spokesperson in “‘Recording the Cries of the People’: AN INTERVIEW WITH OODGEROO (KATH WALKER)” in Kunapipi (1988)
“You know, I've been thinking: all the women in the books you like -- Sartre and Camus and all that -- they don't really exist. Not as people. They're only there to wait for the men. To love them and be loved back or not -- mostly not; to be beaten up or killed; to appear as a face on the wall of Meurseault's cell--”
Ahdaf Soueif (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Thou, for whose love I've sacrifice existence, Art, yet art not, the sum of earth's existence, Earth lacks true Being, yet depends thereon— Thou art true Being, Thou art pure existence The Loved One is quite colourless, O heart, Be not engrossed with colours, then, O heart All colours come from what is colourless, And 'who can dye so well as God,' O heart?”
Jami (1414–1492) said by 1492 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I loved him and will always love him. He was like a brother to me. He was this little broken but gentle spirit. We did everything we could think of to help him choose life, but sadly the disease won instead.”
Susan Silver (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Everything's about money in this family, but I'm also different... [M]oney stood in for everything else; it was literally the only currency the family trafficked in... I knew that it was also about love, and to be disinherited... shut out entirely... was to be told quite explicitly that you don't count, and you are not loved.”
Mary L. Trump (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A government serves people, and when a government delivers services, they deliver them to real people — people who live, who laugh, who cry, who suffer, who yell out in pain, who love and are loved.”
Bowinn Ma (born 1985) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: British Columbia Legislative Hansard, September 12, 2017: BUDGET DEBATE
“I like to be loved like I love myself. 1”
Alain Delon (1935–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“She loved her country and she was doing what she thought was right to support her country, joining up with like-minded people that also love their president and their country”
Ashli Babbitt (1985–2021) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Aaron Babbit (2nd husband, current) in KSWB interview per 8 Jan 2021 article by ABC News
“Those who are not loved by anybody love the deepest.”
Juraj Jurjević wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Ah, I’m a painter. I mean I’ve always tried other mediums. I’ve loved etching. I’ve worked with relief. I love paper. I’ve been recycling, making paper.”
Helen Lieros (1940–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You can never give love when you have never been loved.”
Aisa Kirabo Kacyira (1965–2025) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Strength in sisterhood. The Journal Record. (April 2010)
“And here we all are separated from people that we love and not able to go live the lives we’ve always loved. It is strange. I didn’t quite anticipate. I don’t think anyone anticipated being in this position now.”
Jennifer Connelly (born 1970) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Jennifer talked about global pandemic in 2020.
“I loved poetry. I still do. I love the process of writing it, the very sort of quiet way of being in the world. I think it's more about being than it is about thinking, and I like that...I think the poetry is a basic language for writing, the most condensed, every word cared about. It's preparation for all the other shapes and kinds of writing.”
Linda Hogan (writer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“While groups of non-humans have different cultures, even different dialects in the same species, they accept one another. Humans find their differences too often as fracture lines. I have loved working with non-human animals, but find that I also have love for humans once I learn them.”
Linda Hogan (writer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I pressed forward, choosing to ignore the things I was feeling and the pressure I was under. I swept it all under the rug and pretended that it didn’t exist. When I finally pulled up that rug, I had no choice but to confront everything behind my depression. I concluded that love is very important. I also realized that I’ve been loved.”
“We must work for this. Our God is the God of life and life is his gift. In no way can we be among those who work for death, on the contrary we must work for life. The Congress was a call to all men and women to remember we are loved by God and we must love him in return.”
Hugolino Cerasuolo Stacey (1932–2019) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: At the end of the Eucharistic Congress Fides spoke with some of the participants: “The Congress was a cry to all men and women to remember that they are loved by God ” (18 October 2004) Fides News Agency
“As a teacher, I worked tirelessly, ready, besides my normal class, to give extra lessons, help small groups and even individuals. I loved teaching so much I wished I didn't have to be paid for it. It was a living as well as a love.”
Iphigenia Efunjoke Coker (1924–2019) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Coker on being a teacher in 2008.
“For me, mathematics is the simplest and most interesting subject that does not require cramming but understanding from basic principles. I guess the love for mathematics is natural for me. General Science was first introduced to my set at Fiwasaiye in 1966. I loved the physics portion of the general science so much and decided to convert to science from arts.”
Adenike Osofisan (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In fact a priest must love his people like Jesus loved even to the final sacrifice.”
Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa (born 1933) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Thousands attend funeral of Italian missionary murdered in Santiago cathedral. Cardinal Errazuriz: “Father Faustino was killed because he was a man of God. He loved to serve in silence. We have his spiritual testimony t…
“If I weren’t doing music today, I’d probably be a label owner or own a media house because I’ve always loved entertainment. Even if I were working in my dad’s office, I could see myself having a side business of a music label just because I love music.”
“I loved watching some 48 Hours, some Dateline, I love a good whodunit just like everybody else does! Just trying to figure out how that simple piece of hair, or blood drop, or footprint can help solve a crime.”
Vivica A. Fox (born 1964) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Exclusive: Vivica A. Fox Brings Audiences Into The Interrogation Room, MOVIEWEB , 30 June 2023 by Caroline Miller
“I look back at my career and I am so thankful for all of the small things that my parents did. I think the best thing that they did was make sure I knew that I was loved for being me, not for gymnastics, not for awards but they were going to love me regardless of any of that.”
Shannon Miller (born 1977) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Q&A: Olympian Shannon Miller on gymnastics journey, cancer battle, being a sports parent USA Today, 24 June 2023 by Steven Borelli
“If I went back I would spend this life with you, I would dance it and not waste it on great ideas, I would only relive the moments of wind with you, I would love it with you as I have never loved it. (from If I could go back)”
Roberto Vecchioni (born 1943) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is more to my life than sex, money, fame and a few horrific people I have met once or twice. Certainly I've been in love, been loved and had some highly comic adventures. So has your typist and the girl who does your wife's hair and so have most of the sensible swinging girls of today I am trying to represent.”
Shirley Anne Field (1936–2023) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From comments made "[a]t the height of her fame", as cited in "Shirley Anne Field obituary", The Times (11 December 2023).
“Reggae is a genre of music that always has messages for the people. Reggae music is loved in the ghetto and highbrow areas. It can be used to fight against injustice and for equal rights. It is also for peace and love. Right now, Nigerian youths are fighting for justice, so reggae music is the answer.”
Evi Edna Ogholi (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Love yourself as urgently and completely as you want to be loved.”
Titilope Sonuga (born 1985) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When they ask you why you love the rain, the ocean, the river, tell them it is because unlike the people who should have loved you better, the water was .”
Nikita Gill wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There’s the love and the joy and you’re excited, but you also feel the responsibility to this world. You want to do good by it because it’s something that you’ve loved for so long”
Yetide Badaki (born 1981) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Yetide on passion in acting in 2023
“I made some mistakes in 2023 as a result of things that were beyond my control. But what was so important was that the people of Dome-Kwabenya stood solidly behind me. There is a saying that in your suffering, that is where you get to know your loved ones. The good people of Dome-Kwabenya have shown me love, and I will continue to serve them.”
Sarah Adwoa Safo (born 1981) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: I’ve served my constituents diligently, they’ll rally behind me – Adwoa Safo, Citi Newsroom, January 5, 2024.
“Create awareness about what Christmas means: the message of the everlasting love of Lord Jesus, who loved the human race without any caste or religious differences.”
Gerald Almeida (born 1946) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Christians Stage Ecumenical Rally To Help Spread Message Of Christmas (21 December 2004) Union of Asian Catholic News
“I didn't like doing things I wasn't good at, but it turned out I loved learning how to love with him.”
Bolu Babalola (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I know he never loved me, but that, as far as I am concerned, is of little importance. He did not love me because, quite simply, I was a constant reminder of his loss.”
William Boyd (writer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Kind Katherine to her husband kiss'd these words, "Mine own sweet Will, how dearly do I love thee!" "If true," quoth Will, "the world no such affords." And that it's true I durst his warrant be: For ne'er heard I of woman, good or ill, But always lovèd best her own sweet will.”
Henry Parrot (1601–1626) said by 1626 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Farewell, old fellow! We privates loved you because you made us love ourselves.”
Samuel R. Watkins (1839–1901) said by 1901 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He was distracted by the tormenting pain of the rope which bit into his wrists whenever he moved his body, but what grieved him most was his inability to love these people as Christ had loved them.”
Shūsaku Endō (1923–1996) said by 1996 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I loved the opportunities that I had and it was 10-15 of the most amazing years of my life. And I love it where I am now trying to help produce the next generation of South African distance runners.”
Elana Meyer (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Well, I loved being a County Supervisor, and I love the challenge to deal, locally, with the issues that are of greatest concern. I mean urban issues are my passion. Trying to make our cities work.”
Roberta Achtenberg (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The last request of Christ was that we should love one another as He loved us. But are we obeying Him, dear Brother? The moment we own anything we want to increase our possessions by depriving some one else. And if we are asked to share what we own, we are unwilling to part with it. We are made loveless by our possessions.”
Elizabeth of Hungary (1207–1231) said by 1231 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Schmidt-Pauli (tr. Olga Marx, 1932), p. 139
“I realised I had a talent for acting when all the grown-ups around me started to pay a little more attention to me and started to encourage me and my love for it. I just knew I loved playing pretend, as most children do, but it seemed to grow and deepen in me the older I became”
Shannon Esra (born 1984) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Award-winning actress Shannon Esra tackles one-woman play at the Baxter,Published Oct 12, 2024,By Venecia Valentine
“Never does the heart of Woman throb with a softer and yet more embarrassing thought, then when the sudden consciousness is felt that she was born to love and to be loved. ... It is the first step into womanhood — a step that falls lightly, as if on flowers.”
Robert Shelton Mackenzie (1809–1880) first seen 1843 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Titian, a Romance of Venice (London, 1843), vol. 1, ch. 5
“I loved the sick very much and would have crossed mountains and valleys, if they had let me, to visit a sick person, not to cure them, but to love them”
Marthe Robin (1902–1981) said by 1981 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The freedom that must be loved is [...] the freedom of others. Only on this condition is the love of freedom not a selfish aspiration, but a moral idea, indeed the sole and exclusive content of moral experience.”
Guido Calogero (1904–1986) said by 1986 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: La scuola dell'uomo, Paolo Bagnoli (editor), Diabasis, 2003.
“Having left various roles and come into different roles, I pride myself on being a good leaver. I just left Duke University, which I loved and still love, and I don’t allow anybody to talk to me about anything there.”
Valerie Ashby (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have always loved sports, I used to play volleyball for a little and then one coach saw me, he then invited me to a basketball camp, I started playing basketball, I got to love it. I kept doing it and still doing it.”
Hope Butera (born 2001) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/16/rwandas-hope-butera-rising-from-the-orphanage-to-basketball-stardom/ (African News, 13/08/2024 )
“You will die when you have loved Big things with stupid love.”
Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński (1921–1944) said by 1944 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The only dream worth having is to dream that you will live while you are alive, and die only when you are dead. To love, to be loved. To never forget your own significance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and vulgar disparity of the life around you.”
Serie Barford (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“How lucky you are, to love and to be loved in return.”
Paula Boock (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Part of that shorthand is the way that she works as well. I mean she's got this very reduced, very spare kind of style, which I loved. But more than anything I found it so compelling because of this fantastic unconsummated love, that really acts as a huge narrative pull.”
Bub Bridger (1924–2009) said by 2009 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“People told me they loved me, but then they would do the complete opposite of what you do when you love someone. So that’s why words don’t really mean anything to me. It’s all about action.”
Lisa Soberano (born 1998) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day - unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.”
Lani Misalucha (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source