Claire Danes Quotes

Mature love is composed and sustaining; a celebration of commitment, companionship, and trust.

I think if you're in love, you're willing to do anything that comes with it.

Monogamy is a tricky thing. I don't think it's for everyone, but I've chosen that life, and there's no question in my relationship.

I'm not going to be in a relationship that I don't fully trust.

Love is moral even without legal marriage, but marriage is immoral without love.

For a while I didn't believe in marriage. But I think I do believe in having a love. I'm not saying only one love ever, but in having a good, solid relationship. I think that's possible.

Monogamy is like a 40-watt bulb. It works, but it's not enough.

Marriage is an ongoing thing, man. You continue to work at it. But it's joyful. And joyous. I don't care if people are living without a marriage certificate. It's just about people, in some way, saying to each other, 'I commit to you. I will help you in this life.'

Love is a choice you make from moment to moment.

Marriage requires a special talent, like acting. Monogamy requires genius.

I believe in marriage and fidelity.

A relationship takes time, and you really have to work hard at it. I'm devoted to my profession, but when I find the right guy, I'll work just as long and hard for him.

Sometimes it's hard to be a woman giving all your love to just one man.

Being in love with a lot of people is incompatible with a stable family life.

For me, love is magic; it's about trust and understanding. It's putting the other person before you effortlessly.

Do not measure your marriage by how much love you feel today: measure it by how much love you've offered today.

Love shouldn't be about jealousy or anything like that. It should be about commitment and being able to trust that person. If you can't have that from the get-go, there's a problem.

Love doesn't mean anything if you're not willing to make a commitment.

I was in love with my wife and she was in love with me. We got along wonderfully.

When you are seeing somebody, then obviously it's a commitment. And if you don't want to commit, then don't be in a relationship. Every relationship deserves a certain credibility and respectability. For me, it's always been like that.

Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day.

Fidelity is a gift not a requirement.

I believe in love, and I have no trouble with commitment or loyalty; that's never been a problem for me.

I fell in love for the right reason. I fell in love unconditionally.

Love and marriage are wonderful arenas in which to place a character. We are most likely to risk our morals and beliefs while in love. Betrayal gives tremendous insights into a character as well.