More quotes by Nicholas Sparks, Message in a Bottle

"As a girl, she had come to believe in the ideal man -- the prince or knight of her childhood stories. In the real world, however, men like that simply didn't exist."
"If you like her, if she makes you happy, and if you feel like you know her---then don't let her go."
"Theresa, I know there's a part of you that believes you can change someone, but the reality is that you can't. You can change yourself, and Garrett can change himself, but you can't do it for him."
"True love is rare, and it's the only thing that gives life real meaning."
"Without you in my arms, I feel an emptiness in my soul. I find myself searching the crowds for your face - I know it's an impossibility, but I cannot help myself."