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“For those people who will read the book, you will see that my belief in the loving God is like a running strain in my life. So ups and downs, light and darkness, sadness and joy and all throughout, I knew God protects me and God Is my rock and my salvation”
Loida Nicolas Lewis (born 1942) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Body positivity is about loving yourself and doing what makes you happy,”
Michelle Dee (born 1995) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s all about making choices that make you feel good about yourself. Body positivity is about loving yourself and doing what makes you happy.”
Michelle Dee (born 1995) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://tribune.net.ph/2025/03/17/michelle-marquez-dee-embracing-choice-championing-empowerment
“This year is about being braver, dreaming bigger, loving harder, and doing more for the people and passions that matter most”
Alexandra Eala (born 2005) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.rappler.com/people/alex-eala-wta-world-ranking-january-12-2026/
“I call on the art gods to touch us in our most vulnerable, most selfless, most loving parts.”
Cherie Gil (1963–2022) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/06/i-love-you-ma-cherie-amour/
“Honesty and my fun-loving spirit.”
Cherie Gil (1963–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It's really just the most mundane things that I enjoy, really: going to the grocery, walking around parks. It's so…it's super simple but I am living, I'm loving and living this slow life, really.”
Bela Padilla (born 1990) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: . "Bela Padilla: Actor, Writer, Director". Esquire PH. 07 March 2022
“Loving your own body is a continuous journey”
Iza Calzado (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This song is a reminder that wherever life takes us, we remain one nation — strong, loving, and united. Most of all, it is my offering to every Filipino who continues to fight for our country.”
Imelda Papin (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I'm just gonna keep loving music, and the goal is to inspire people, to touch people's lives, and use my platform.”
Sarah Geronimo (born 1988) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was a great experience but there are things you really have to be brave about other stuff like letting somebody go. Aside from loving bravely, there are other types of bravery we do in our lives.”
Vivoree Esclito (born 2000) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Vivoree Esclito on working with Brent Manalo, learning to brave through romance ABS-CBN, 2 March 2023.
“To my loving partner, best friend, soon to be wife, in our 5 years together, we've been through a lot, teased, laughed at.”
Kiray (born 1995) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kiray Celis reveals she is not yet married: ‘Akala niyo kasal na kami no?’, Alyana De Guzman, Push Team 30 November 2025.
“Being a good person means being kind, of course loving. We will still make mistakes and mistakes at times, but we will always make better choices and decisions.”
Glaiza de Castro (born 1988) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Glaiza de Castro, ready na magka-baby, by PEP Troika 21 December 2025.
“very loving thoughts, and prayers and well wishes” from then up until their family grew.”
Aicelle Santos (born 1985) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Aicelle Santos shares her journey as a mom of two, By Aedrianne Acar 17 January 2024.
“To feel in your heart that yes, Lord, I still want to be married to this man, I still commit to loving him faithfully until the day I die, and I’m so grateful that he, likewise, has not given up on me and still takes me to be his wife.”
“Representing the two countries is a symbolism for me, to showcase that women of today are more than just one thing. So I am Filipino at heart, I know that I’m also German. And I wanna portray both of them, because I grew up with this loving environment in Germany from my parents.”
Anna Lakrini wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I've learned that it's okay to evolve. Motherhood, work, friendships — they all shape you in different ways. What matters is that you keep growing, keep loving, and keep coming home to yourself.”
Nancy Castiglione (born 1981) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nancy Castiglione on motherhood, friendships, and finding purpose Daily Tribune, 6 November 2025.
“Like every girl in the business, I'm more than just a porn star. I am a fun, loving, normal chick who likes to have fun, likes to live her life, and I don't want the world to burn.”
August Ames (1994–2017) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Hunter, Tod (1 April 2014). "Fresh Face: August Ames". AVN.
“Therefore, 'On the Side of Animals' becomes much more than just the title of a programme or a book. It is a genuine choice of which side to take. It has been my side, for as long as I can remember. Not against humans, but so that, by loving and respecting animals, humans can rediscover the true meaning of the word 'humanity'. (Introduction)”
Michela Vittoria Brambilla (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want people to watch my films because they want to be entertained. I know this is the description of my job and I stick to that. I'm just a simple girl, an actor, doing these characters and I'm loving it because this is what I want to do. This is what I'm here for.”
Rashmika Mandanna (born 1996) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rashmika Mandanna on how her family was skeptical about her becoming an actor: 'They were very concerned'". The Indian Express. 6 October 2022.
“Healing is for ourselves and for others. Sometimes we start healing through collective action. Sometimes healing leads us to collective action. This interdependence of healing and social action, of loving internally and externally, is affirming of life. Yours and ours. (12: Arc Circle Five-Embodying Change)”
Staci Haines wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When I'm on stage, I turn into this rock person. I give everything I have. I sing with emotion, I'm loving it up there, and I think there's a lot of energy. In the same way that I'm open when I speak, I'm that open on stage.”
Tove Lo (born 1987) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rubenstein, Holly (24 April 2014). "In Tove Lo Veritas". Interview.
“It is a sin to follow your horoscope because only God knows the future and He won't tell us. Also, we can tell horoscopes are false because according to astrology, Christ would have been a Capricorn, and Capricorn people are cold, ambitious and attracted to Scorpio and Virgo, and we know that Christ was warm, loving, and not attracted to anybody.”
Christopher Durang (1949–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“...his image was to become clearly impressed on us in its every detail like a bust carved on one of those medallions hidden in the bottom of a trunk, and which are brought out and gazed upon with loving eyes at long intervals. (from "Here Comes Cousin Juancho")”
Teresa de la Parra (1889–1936) said by 1936 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He is a loving, generous and supportive father,”
Tunde Babalola wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Adafne” is a book written in the didactic tone of the professor, the angry tone of the patriot who is pained by the sight of his nation’s descent into the morass of tribal politics led by a coalition of ignoramuses and in the loving paternal tone of the wise elder giving advice and counsel to the younger generation.”
Mesfin Woldemariam (1930–2020) said by 2020 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“That said, #GRVlagos oko mi! I know I don’t do this enough but I’m incredibly lucky to have you. Thank you for being kind, patient, and loving. My knight in shining armour.”
Ify Aniebo wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was raised in a very loving, moral family who have always respected me as an individual and have supported and nurtured my dreams.”
Abigail Keats (born 1986) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A circle of loving women is something that I find myself going back to for celebration or comfort; they are a constant in my life.”
Sungi Mlengeya (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My mother. My mom had the illest sense of fashion. She was always fashion-forward and trendy with Ann Taylor suits, blazers, jewelry etc. I remember being in Christian Dior at the age of 7 and loving every minute of it.”
Tommie Lee (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When I am walking around and seeing something, I store it as an idea for a future art piece. Whether it is a visual or emotional input, I think about it and ask: ’Is this an idea that can live in one of my pieces?’ Later, I am seperating these memories, throwing away, rejecting but still loving all these daily impulses”
Rose Kirumira (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“People are loving it and South Africans are saying that they have never seen anything like this before, so there is still great opportunity here.”
“The crowd was so energetic and loving. They were singing the songs back to me like they’d been in the studio writing them with me, and that tells me I did my job properly.”
“No-one's going to expect us to win whatsoever. We just want the guys to go out and play the game that we grew up loving.”
Andrew Balbirnie (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have to admit, when I first came out, guys were loving me. Then all of a sudden it did a total 360. In my first three months on tour, my shows were packed with men. In the next seven or eight months, the whole front row was women. Now it’s a mixture, with a lot of my fans coming from the gay community”
“But it's a blessing to be back in this situation with Tommy. He's always been a mentor to me and a kind, loving friend. He always has a word of advice and a word of encouragement. I just think this couldn't have happened at a better time for me as a woman, coming into my change. I get a little more hot and cold, and Tommy's been amazing.”
Paula Jai Parker (born 1969) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Paula Jai Parker & Tommy Davidson Interview: The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder;By Tatiana Hullender on Feb 18, 2022
“Aside from literally living a dream, it's not just because I'm a working actress, which is beyond wonderful, but it's being able to be a character that I grew up reading and loving,”
Ashleigh Murray (born 1988) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much, and forgetting that you are special too.”
Ernest Hemingway (disputed) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Claimed to be from Men Without Women, but it does not appear in that work. May have originated in a 2011 blogpost by Marc Chernoff entitled 30 things to stop doing to yourself.
“David said ‘O Lord, since Thou hast no need of us, Say then, what wisdom was there in creating the two worlds?’ God said to him ‘O temporal man, I was a hidden treasure; I sought that that treasure of loving kindness and bounty should be revealed.’”
Rumi (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe that loving is the best calorie-burner. I believe in kissing. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls... and I believe in miracles.”
Audrey Hepburn (misattributed) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Unidentified ‘member’ of MySpace.com circa 2007–08, quoted in Richard Kennedy The Disgrace of MySpace (self-published [Lulu.com] 23 August 2008, , page 123. This passage and slight variants of it have been widely attrib…
“Loving souls are like paupers. They live on what is given them.”
Sophie Swetchine (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A man or a woman may be highly irritable, and yet be sweet, tender, gentle, loving, sociable, kind, charitable, thoughtful for others, unselfish, generous.”
Charles Buxton (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All belief which does not render more happy, more free, more loving, more active, more calm, is, I fear, an erroneous and superstitious belief.”
Johann Kaspar Lavater (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Between the mysteries of death and life Thou standest, loving, guiding,— not explaining; We ask, and Thou art silent,— yet we gaze, And our charmed hearts forget their drear complaining; No crushing fate, no stony destiny! Thou Lamb that hast been slain, we rest in Thee.”
Harriet Beecher Stowe (attributed) first seen 1832 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Life's Mystery", reported in Charlotte Fiske Rogé, The Cambridge Book of Poetry and Song (1832), p. 544.
“In itself, homosexuality is as limiting as heterosexuality: the ideal should be to be capable of loving a woman or a man; either, a human being, without feeling fear, restraint, or obligation.”
Simone de Beauvoir (attributed) first seen 1997 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Bisexual Characters in Film: From Anaïs to Zee (1997) by Wayne M. Bryant, p. 143
“Youth is the time for loving, So poets often say.”
Angus Wilson (misattributed) first seen 1916 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sometimes misattributed to Wilson because quoted in No Laughing Matter (Viking, 1967, p. 76). Actually from the song "Any Time's Kissing Time" in the show Chu Chin Chow (1916), words by Oscar Asche and music by Frederic…
“None can teach admirably if not loving his task.”
Amos Bronson Alcott (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“O loving woman, man’s fulfillment, sweet, Completing him not otherwise complete! How void and useless the sad remnant left Were he of her, his nobler part, bereft.”
Abraham Coles (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let us not doubt that God has a father’s pity towards us, and that in the removal of that which is dearest to us He is still loving and kind. Death separates, but it also unites. It reunites whom it separates.”
Abraham Coles (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Hyperion to a satyr; so loving to my mother, That he might not beteem the winds of heaven Visit her face too roughly.”
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) said by 1616 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source