Words to Live By (or more Specifically Book Quotes that Inspire and Make us Laugh)

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Hey, hey readers and visitors. It’s that time of the week again – Tuesday. With its arrival comes the fun, bookish meme, Top Ten Tuesday. Let’s look at book quotes that inspire and make us laugh.

That Artsy Reader Girl March 6: Favorite Book Quotes  

Words to Live By (or more Specifically Book Quotes that Inspire and Make us Laugh). Talking book quotes that inspire and make us laugh. Text © Rissi JC

Ah, words! Without them, where would we be? There’d certainly be no books to become lost in because without words, what would one use to piece together these stories? The long and short of it is, without the glorious invention of words, stories such as these would cease to exist.   Thankfully, so many authors know how to use these words to their best advantage. Together they weave stories that make us laugh and swoon, perhaps shed a tear and in many instances, touch our hearts. Today we get to feature a few quotes that fall into some of these categories. Quotes that span a wide variety of topics and genres on my list, meaning some might be more for giggles (or swoons because you know how I love my fangirl-y moments), and others will hold more weight.  

Thank goodness for authors who know how to make the most out of words as they wax eloquently to weave together these masterful (or fun) stories. Below we take a look at ten memorable, romance and fun quotes from across an assortment of genres.

Book Quotes that Inspire and Make Us Laugh

one

“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it
more.” – Emma, Jane Austen

on Goodreads 

two

“This entire time I’ve been closing myself off from love, but it’s been the solution all along. I’ve built walls at every turn. No more.” – Unblemished, Sara Ella 

on Goodreads

 three

“I just wanted to tell you that I understand if you go. It’s okay if you have to leave us. It’s okay if you want to stop fighting.” – If I Stay, Gayle Forman

on Goodreads 

four 

“All she had left was faith. Belief. God Himself.” – The Mistress of Tall Acre, Laura Frantz

on Goodreads

five

“…sometimes we have to find the courage to take off our shoes and feel it all. Even the bad stuff.” – Barefoot Summer, Denise Hunter

on Goodreads

six

“Nothing’s wasted. Not with God. Sometimes you just need to have faith that He’s got what’s next.” – The Saturday Night Supper Club, Carla Laureano

on Goodreads

Words to Live By (or more Specifically Book Quotes that Inspire and Make us Laugh). Talking book quotes that inspire and make us laugh. Text © Rissi JC

seven

“Maybe that’s what love is—sacrificing yourself to save another, taking the insult or taking the hit.” – Dear Mr. Knightley, Katherine Reay

Goodreads  

eight

“Because how do you say goodbye to a piece of yourself?” – Hello, Goodbye and Everything In-Between, Jennifer E. Smith

on Goodreads

nine

“Stories are as unique as the people who tell them, and the best stories are in which the ending is a surprise.” – The Choice, Nicholas Sparks

on Goodreads 

Words to Live By (or more Specifically Book Quotes that Inspire and Make us Laugh). Talking book quotes that inspire and make us laugh. Text © Rissi JC

ten

“She was bookish! She had no experience holding eye contact with Navy SEALs. All the practice she’d put in
with Mr. Darcy and Rochester and Adolphus didn’t seem to be holding her in good stead.” – True to You, Becky Wade

on Goodreads

That’s it for another edition of Top Ten Tuesday. As with each list I create, this one isn’t all inclusive (there are so many more I could feature), but it’s a great line up of amazing stories across various genres. What books could you forever re-read? Have you read any of these? What list of “book quotes that inspire or make us laugh” do you have? If so, did you like or dislike them? Comment with all the bookish talk below, and if you leave your Top Ten Tuesday (or blog!) links below, I’d love to swing by and visit. It may take me the week, but I will be by.  

Thank you for visiting!

About Rissi JC

amateur graphic designer. confirmed bookaholic. bubbl’r enthusiast. critical thinker. miswesterner. social media coordinator. writer.

46 comments

    1. I've read a few of Nicholas Sparks' novels, Hannah and I enjoy them. They're easy, and entertaining and sometimes that's why my bookworm fangirl needs. :)

      RIGHT!? I should re-read If I Stay again too – especially since I still have to read the sequel.

      Thanks for visiting. :)

    1. There are lots of pretty ones with The Choice or any Sparks novel, but I too liked this one. :)

      Thanks for visiting, Chrissi.

  1. I like the ones from Emma and The Mistress of Tall Acre a lot. The Dear Mr Knightley one is great too, but the Sparks one might actually be my favorite. So true!!

    1. Sparks' novels usually have some great quotes… even though, for me, they're more in my "easy" reads column. Those you mention are some of my favorites. :)

      Appreciate you stopping by, Greg.

    1. That's cool, Paula! I'll admit I rarely pay them much mind, but when I find one I like, they're memorable. :)

      Appreciate you stopping by – thanks!

    1. Is Wentworth your favorite Austen hero? I go back and forth, but am pretty sure Knightley is mine. :)

      Thanks so much for stopping by, Catherine. Always glad to chat with you.

  2. I love the quote from True to You – it's so cute. But the quote from Emma is my favorite; it's so true. I also liked the quotes from Dear Mr. Knightley, Unblemished and The Saturday Night Supper Club; all of these were honest and profound.

    1. Isn't it? I had to include that one from True to You simply for its adorableness. :)

      The honest and profound words are aplenty in so many of these books, which is partially what makes them such good reads.

      Thanks so much for visiting!!

    1. There are so many beautiful quotes from If I Stay. In fact, there's probably one I'd like better, but this one is lovely, so… I went with it! :)

      Thanks so much for visiting.

    1. Dear Mr. Knightley is very re-readable. In fact, we're planning to re-read that one as a read-along early April if you'd like to join, Amanda. :)

      Thanks so much for visiting.

    1. If I Stay does indeed have SO many beautiful moments and quotes. In fact, someday I wouldn't mind re-reading and then re-watching the book/film. :)

      Thanks so much for visiting, Shannon.

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