5 Touching Love Quotes From Maurice Sendak (In GIFs)

Our favorite thoughts on love & friendship from the 'Where The Wild Things Are' author.

Where The Wild Things Are: 5 Love Quotes From Maurice Sendak
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In honor of the 50th anniversary of Where The Wild Things Are on November 23, we're celebrating the iconic book and legendary author Maurice Sendak.

Anyone who's ever read the beloved book or seen the movie knows the children's story is just as appealing to adults, with plenty of inspirational quotes about love and friendship.

To celebrate Sendak and the classic book we'll seriously never get enough of, we count down his most heartwarming love quotes.

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"A book is really like a lover. It arranges itself in your life in a way that is beautiful."

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"I cry a lot because I miss people. They die and I can’t stop them. They leave me and I love them more."

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"And Max, the king of all wild things, was lonely and wanted to be where someone loved him best of all."

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"Oh, please don't go — I'll eat you up — I love you so!"

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"It's no fun being lonely."

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If you're searching for the best quotes and memes to share with the people you love (or just want to feel inspired yourself) ... look no further! From the sweetest love quotesinspirational sayings, and hilarious relationship truths, we've got you covered.

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