Tracey Emin Exorcism of the Last Painting I Ever Made (detail) Executed in 1996 installation including 12 paintings, 7 body paintings, 79 works on paper, 7 letters, painted items, art supplies, personal items, 1 bed, 1 matress, various items of furniture, 1 radio/CD player, 9 music CDs, various newspapers and magazines, kitchen and food supplies

“Of course, I dream to have this perfect man, who does not want to change me. And I’m so not marriage material, it’s terrible. But my dream is to have those Sunday mornings, where you’re eating breakfast and reading newspapers with somebody. I’m so old fashioned in real life, and I’m so not old fashioned in art. But I believe in true love, so perhaps it will happen. Right now, no, I have no space. But life has been good to me. Lots of pain. But it’s OK.”

— Marina Abramovic

Life is so full of unpredictable beauty and strange surprises. Sometimes that beauty is too much for me to handle. Do you know that feeling? When something is just too beautiful? When someone says something or writes something or plays something that moves you to the point of tears, maybe even changes you.

Mark Oliver Everett, Things The Grandchildren Should Know (via books-n-quotes)

Oh, darling….You will be good to me, won’t you?…You will, won’t you?…Because we’re going to have a strange life.

Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms (via books-n-quotes)

The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much, and forgetting that you are special too.

Ernest Hemingway, Men Without Women (via books-n-quotes)

Just because things hadn’t gone the way I had planned didn’t necessarily mean they had gone wrong.

Ann Patchett, What Now?   (via books-n-quotes)

One Hundred Ways to Say “I Love You”

“Pull over. Let me drive for awhile.” “It reminded me of you.” “No, no, it’s my treat.” “Come here. Let me fix it.” “I’ll walk you home.” “Have a good day at work.” “I dreamt about you last night.” “Take my seat.” “I saved a piece for you.” “I’m sorry for your loss.” “You can have half.” “Take my jacket, it’s cold outside.” “Sorry I’m late.” “Can I have this dance?” “I made your favourite.” “It’s okay. I couldn’t sleep anyway.” “Watch your step.” “Here, drink this. You’ll feel better.” “Can I hold your hand?” “You can borrow mine.” “You might like this.” “It’s not heavy. I’m stronger than I look.” “I’ll wait.” “Just because.” “Look both ways.” “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.” “Try some.” “Drive safely.” “Well, what do you want to do?” “One more chapter.” “Don’t worry about me.” “It looks good on you.” “Close your eyes and hold out your hands.” “That’s okay, I bought two.” “After you.” “We’ll figure it out.” “Can I kiss you?” “I like your laugh.” “Don’t cry.” “I made this for you.” “Go back to sleep.” “Is this okay?” “I picked these for you.” “I’ll drive you to the hospital.” “What do you want to watch?” “You can go first.” “Did you get my letter?” “I’ll do it for you.” “Call me when you get home.” “I think you’re beautiful.” “Are you sure?” “Have fun.” “Sit down, I’ll get it.” “I made reservations.” “I don’t mind.” “It brings out your eyes.” “There is enough room for both of us.” “You don’t have to say anything.” “Wow.” “Happy birthday.” “I’ll pick it up after work.” “It can wait until tomorrow.” “Cross my heart and hope to die.” “It’s two sugars, right?” “I’ll help you study.” “Stay over.” “I did the dishes.” “You didn’t have to ask.” “I bought you a ticket.” “You’re warm.” “No reason.” “I’ll meet you halfway.” “Take mine.” “We can share.” “I was just thinking about you.” “I want you to have this.” “Call me if you need anything.” “Do you want to come too?” “I’ll still be here when you’re ready.” “Is your seatbelt on?” “Sweet dreams.” “I was in the neighbourhood.” “Stay there. I’m coming to get you.” “The key is under the mat.” “It doesn’t bother me.” “You’re important too.” “I saved you a seat.” “I’ll see you later.” “I noticed.” “You can tell me anything.” “I hope you like it.” “I want you to be happy.” “I believe in you.” “You can do it.” “Good luck.” “I brought you an umbrella.” “I’ll pick you up at the airport.” “Take a deep breath.” “Be careful.” And…

“I love you.”

I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.

Friedrich Nietzsche (via help-n-quotes)

… always rub honey into wounds instead of salt.

Meggie Royer, Writings For Winter (via books-n-quotes)

I’ll marry a man who knows how I take my tea, coffee, and alcohol — And knows when to make which.

Amen (via insanity-and-vanity)