Alivia

“But here is the nature of life. That we must love things with our whole selves, knowing they will die.”
― Charlotte McConaghy, Wild Dark Shore

“If a man truly loves,....He does not consider the obstacles, the restrictions, the reasons why his choice may be flawed or impratical. He gives no heed to what others may think. His heart has no room for that, for it is filled to the brim with the unutterable truth of his feelings.”
― Juliet Marillier, Cybele's Secret

“You've been attacked, violated, tormented, left on the streets to starve. The odds you face are impossible. If you continue down this path, you'll die. Why won't you just give up?”
She stared. Was that a thing people did - just gave up? When there was so much in the world to love, to fight for? “I cannot,” she said fiercely. “I never will.”
― Margaret Rogerson, Sorcery of Thorns

“You could live a hundred lifetimes and not deserve him, you know”
― Suzanne Collins, Catching Fire