A Little Life is a book that leaves its mark on everyone who reads it. Its quotes capture the raw, emotional journey of its characters. These quotes linger long after you’ve turned the last page.
Here, we have gathered some of the most powerful quotes from A Little Life. These lines will take you back to the heartfelt moments that made you feel deeply connected to the story. Enjoy the wisdom and emotion that each quote brings.
Memorable Quotes
“The only way to conquer despair is to share your life with another person.”
“We accept the love we think we deserve.”
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
“When you have nobody you can make a cup of tea for, when nobody needs you, that’s when I think life is over.”
“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
“The best way out is always through.”
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
“we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
“The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”
“Every man dies. Not every man really lives.”
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
“You have to die a few times before you can really live.”
“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
“It is not the length of life, but the depth.”
“And it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”
“The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.”
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.”
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us.”
“Do not let making a living prevent you from making a life.”
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
Heartfelt Quotes
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.”
“we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
“You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
“Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.”
“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.”
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”
“Where there is love there is life.”
“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”
“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.”
“A loving heart is the truest wisdom.”
“To love another person is to see the face of God.”
“The heart has its reasons which reason knows not.”
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
“Some people arrive and make such a beautiful impact on your life, you can barely remember what life was like without them.”
“In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities.”
“At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.”
“You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.”
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”
“Love is a better master than duty.”
“True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without violent demonstrations: it is seen with white hairs and is always young in the heart.”
“Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do.”
“The best proof of love is trust.”
“When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.”
“The giving of love is an education in itself.”
“The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.”
“Distance is just a test to see how far love can travel.”
“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.”
“You are the love that came without warning; you had my heart before I could say no.”
“A life lived in love will never be dull.”
Inspirational Quotes
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.”
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
“we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
“Get busy living or get busy dying.”
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
“Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.”
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
“Life is about making an impact, not making an income.”
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.”
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”
“A little life lived with purpose is more valuable than a long life lived aimlessly.”
To Wrap It Up
The quotes from “A Little Life” capture deep emotions and life lessons. Each quote tells a small story, full of pain, hope, and the search for meaning. They remind us of the complexities of life and the strength people can find within themselves.
If you’ve enjoyed these quotes, consider reading “A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara. The book offers a rich and intense experience that goes beyond these snippets. Whether you’re seeking comfort or insight, these quotes and the story behind them provide a profound look at the human spirit.
