Famous Book Quotes
How does Karenin's "to love those one hates is impossible" reveal his character?
"Love those that hate you, but to love those one hates is impossible."
Which Anna Karenina Quote Captures Oblonsky's Love of Life?
"I don't count life as life without love."
Why does Anna Karenina begin with "Happy families are all alike"?
"Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
What the Oblonskys' House Quote Reveals in Anna Karenina
"Everything was in confusion in the Oblonskys' house."
Famous Book Quotes, Explained
Some lines from books do more than sound beautiful. They carry a character, an argument, or a moment in history. This collection gathers famous book quotes and looks at why they still hold their force.