What are some good short story quotes?

One could be 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It has several touching quotes that make you think about love and sacrifice.

A quote from 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant: 'She was one of those pretty and charming girls born, as though fate had blundered over her, into a family of artisans.' This line gives a sense of the main character's situation at the start. She has the beauty but not the social standing she desires.

A quote that represents the evil in the story is 'Out from the marsh, from the foot of misty hills and bogs, bearing God's hatred, Grendel came, hoping to kill.' It clearly shows Grendel as a bringer of evil. In contrast, Beowulf is the force of good. For example, when he says 'I shall win the gold by my courage, or else mortal combat, doom of battle, will bear your lord away.' This shows his determination to fight for good, in this case, to win the treasure which is a symbol of victory over evil.

Books are great sources. Classic literature is full of memorable short quotes. For example, Shakespeare's works have numerous short but powerful lines that can be used. 'All the world's a stage' can be used in a story about different stages of life or the performative nature of society.

Here's a short Hemingway quote: 'Courage is grace under pressure.' This shows his perspective on bravery.

Anton Chekhov once noted that 'Brevity is the sister of talent.' This applies to short stories. A good short story manages to convey complex emotions, characters, and plots in a concise form. When we read short stories, we can appreciate how talented authors can make every word count. They use limited space to create a complete and engaging narrative, which is something we can learn from and be inspired by when we read these works.

One of my favorite quotes for a love story is 'Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.' It shows that true love remains steadfast through all changes. Another great one is 'You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.' This really captures the excitement of being in love. And 'I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.' It emphasizes how love can transform a person.

One great quote could be 'A true friend is one soul in two bodies' by Aristotle. This quote really captures the essence of a deep friendship where two people are so in tune with each other that they seem like one.

The quote 'All at once she discovered, in a black satin box, a superb diamond necklace, and her heart began to beat with an immoderate desire.' This shows her instant attraction to the necklace, which ultimately leads to her downfall. It reveals her susceptibility to the allure of material possessions.

One interesting quote could be 'A short story is a love affair, a novel is a marriage. A short story is a photograph; a novel is a film.' It shows how a short story is more concise and can capture a moment like a photo.