Quotes by Leo Buscaglia

Leo Buscaglia authored a number of New York Times bestselling inspirational books on love and human reticences on the subject. In lectures he often protested, in outrage at the comparative absence of writings on the subject, "I got the copyright for love!!!"

turn a life around

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.

— Leo Buscaglia

love to love

Love is always bestowed as a gift - freely, willingly and without expectation. We don't love to be loved; we love to love.

— Leo Buscaglia

light along the way

I've always thought that people need to feel good about themselves and I see my role as offering support to them, to provide some light along the way.

— Leo Buscaglia

the opposite of love

I have a very strong feeling that the opposite of love is not hate - it's apathy. It's not giving a damn.

— Leo Buscaglia

a single friend

A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world.

— Leo Buscaglia