“I could best believe that love was some sort of rubbish thought up by the romantic geniuses who were now going to start bellowing like cows, or even dying; at least, there is no mention of love in Njal's Saga, which is nevertheless better than any romantic literature. I had lived for twenty years with the best people in the country, my father and mother, and never heard love mentioned. This couple begat us children, certainly; but not from love; rather, as an element of the simple life of poor people who have no pastimes. On the other hand I had never heard a cross word pass between them all my life—but is that love? I hardly think so. I think love is a pastime amongst sterile folk in towns, and takes the place of the simple life.</b”

Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

On her time working for the lesbian magazine esto no tiene nombre (as quoted in “Celebrating Tatiana De La Tierra And The Latina Lesbian Zine Culture Of The &#x27;90s” https://bust.com/books/194419-tatiana-de-la-tierra-zine-culture.html in Bust Magazine)

Source: Dear John

&quot;The Best Fun I Ever Had&quot; (song) <br class="br">Song lyrics <br class="br">Source: Gilbert O&#x27;Sullivan, &quot;The Best Fun I Ever Had&quot; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY2zGAXEkmg (song on YouTube)

&quot;Pain &amp; Suffering&quot; (11 May 2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfjKx9AUp8k <br class="br">Context: I believe in a God, who, whether we understand it now or ever will, does the thing for us, which is the best thing for us — out of Love — even if it’s painful. And I think that’s the truth. So, if you’re in a great pain, and if you’re suffering, remember that this is… in the middle… and that you’re on your way… some place…, and it’s beneficial to you… and even better than that, it might be beneficial to others… so, that what I have to say to that tonight… I know it’s… short… I hope it’s sweet, and… I’ll see you next time… so, good night.

Source: For Whom the Bell Tolls (1940), Ch. 13