The Deepest End of Love Quotes

“¿Cómo le dices a alguien que te estás enamorando de su mente sin asustarlo?”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“For once in my life, the only voice that matters is mine—and it’s telling me that getting close to Reed is worth every risk.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“It would do me well to remember Lila Callaghan is and will forever be off-limits to me.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“Fine. I am attracted to Reed. I’m attracted to how he always has the right words, to the passion he feels for his job, to how gently he treats the kids, to how right his body feels against mine. I’m attracted to a man twelve years my senior, a forbidden man in far too many ways.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“I treat all my students equally. You just happen to be more competent than most, which is why I don’t need to be as demanding with you. You please me just fine.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“I think you’re a great student. I think your mind is extraordinary. And I think you’re wasting your time and potential worrying about what irrelevant people think of you.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“There’s a big part of me that knows we’re playing a dangerous game, but my moral compass must be broken today.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“But Reed’s words ring louder—staying in my comfort zone forever won’t make me happy. Today, I’m tired of feeding my inner demons. Today, I choose to let the light win.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“You need to start making decisions based on what you want—not what you think others will approve of.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“People are obsessed with their own lives and problems, which is completely normal. They aren’t as focused on yours as you think they are,”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“You’re the sharpest and most driven person I know, for one. You’re incredibly stubborn, which sometimes plays in your favor—but often doesn’t. You also have the kindest, most selfless soul I’ve ever come across,”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“Why is Dr. Abner holding the flashlight at the end of the tunnel I’m in?”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“I’ve always felt like I was born to be a youth counselor. To help children just like others helped my family.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“Dr. Abner unfolds his long, muscular legs in front of himself. The dark fabric of his suit pants grazes my bare skin, giving way to a sea of goose bumps. “If it isn’t my favorite criminal.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“I’ve always been a peaceful person, someone who avoids conflict like the plague. But today? Today, that Lila Callaghan is gone. He cheated on me. Blamed it on me. Lied to my face. Insulted me.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“It takes real talent, Oliver, to cheat on your girlfriend and make yourself look like the victim.” “I am a victim.” “Of what? Stupidity?”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“You’re a gift to this world. You make everyone’s life better just by being near them.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“Out of all the women in the world, Reed, why my daughter?” “Because she’s the only woman in the world for me.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“I both respect and fear her.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“You once asked what keeps me calm,” I rasp out, my fingers itching to move closer to her waist. “I called you because it’s you, angel. You keep me calm.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“How do you tell someone that you’re falling in love with their mind without freaking them out?”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“Lila.” I gulp. “Yes?” “Stop doubting how fucking gifted you are.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“Stop calling me Dr. Abner. Sincerely, Not Dr. Abner”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“Who cares what other people think or say about you? Don’t give them so much power over your life, little sunshine. You’re the only one in charge of it.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“And I realize there’s nothing, absolutely anything, I would’ve done differently. Because every painful lesson got me here, to this life that feels so complete. To the brightest light.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“Despite the brightness in my office, my heart has never felt so dark. I’ve lost her. I’ve lost Lila, the only woman I’ve ever loved, all because I thought I was deserving of her light. But I’ve only extinguished it. What if she never shines again?”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“I’ve always found it interesting, the concept of soulmates. How, by chance or fate, you’ll meet a seemingly insignificant person who will end up becoming your entire universe.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love

“Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise—not even yourself.”
― Lisina Coney, The Deepest End of Love