“That was all part of giving someone a piece of your heart; they ended up taking a whole chunk of your mind and reserving it all for themselves.”

“It will take all your heart, it will take all your breath
It will be short, it will not be simple”

Adrienne Rich (1929–2012) American poet, essayist and feminist

“The saddest part of a broken heart
Isn't the ending so much as the start
The tragedy starts from the very first spark
Losing your mind for the sake of your heart”

Raymond E. Feist (1945) Novelist

“The tragedy starts from the very first spark
Losing your mind for the sake of your heart
The saddest part of a broken heart
Isn't the ending so much as the start.”

Leslie Feist (1976) Canadian musician

“Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.”

Gautama Buddha (-563–-483 BC) philosopher, reformer and the founder of Buddhism

“Maybe that was how it was with all first loves. They own a little piece of your heart, always.”

Jenny Han (1980) American writer

“But I also meant that loving someone really opening your heart to them is just asking to have your heart smashed and handed back to you in little pieces.”

Cate Tiernan (1961) American novelist

“To me you are your own God. But if you think otherwise, think to the end. If there be God, then all is God’s and all is for the best. Welcome all that comes with a glad and thankful heart. And love all creatures. This too will take you to your Self.”

Nisargadatta Maharaj (1897–1981) Indian guru

“If you have been voting for politicians who promise to give you goodies at someone else's expense, then you have no right to complain when they take your money and give it to someone else, including themselves.”

Thomas Sowell (1930) American economist, social theorist, political philosopher and author

“If you give a jest, take one.
Let all your jokes be truly jokes. Jesting sometimes ends in sad earnest.”

James Burgh (1714–1775) British politician