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“You know, one of the hardest things to admit is that we weren’t loved when we needed it most. It’s a terrible feeling, the pain of not being loved.”
― Alex Michaelides, The Silent Patient

“...we often mistake love for fireworks - for drama and dysfunction. But real love is very quiet, very still. It's boring, if seen from the perspective of high drama. Love is deep and calm - and constant.”
― Alex Michaelides, The Silent Patient

“Never, never pin your whole faith on any human being: not if he is the best and wisest in the whole world. There are a lot of nice things you can do with sand: but do not try building houses on it. —C. S. LEWIS”
― J.A. Menzies, Shaded Light: A Manziuk and Ryan Mystery

“Remember, love that doesn't include honesty doesn't deserve to be called love.”
― Alex Michaelides, The Silent Patient