But my broken heart killed the romantic in me, and made me see the truth about love and how painful it can be. I was still trapped by the idea of a white picket fence, and I couldn't find my way out.

42. “Love hurts worse than getting slammed by a 250-pound linebacker.” — Miranda Kenneally. 43. “The broken heart. You think you will die, but you keep living, day after day after terrible ...

Stories were full of hearts broken by love, but what really broke a heart was taking away its dream—whatever that dream might be.” —Pearl S. Buck. 4. “To love and win is the best thing.