Love can embody both pain and joy, simultaneously and apart. It's the universal emotion that many so deserately seek while accepting the risk of ending up heartbroken. The following love quotes [1] ahead capture this paradox in a way that's completely relatable and heartbreakingly beautiful [2]. In a mix of Instagram and Tumblr posts, you'll find advice, wisdom, and recollections from online poets and notable writers who you may or may not recognize immediately. Whether you're in need of some emotional mending or you're just a lover of words, look to these 22 quotes that'll have you in pieces.

On expressing love

On that one kiss

On existing without them

On reciprocation