Home is the place where they have to take you in

The most irritating thing about cliches, I decided, was how frequently they were true.

I know why the Jews and Muslims have nine hundred names for God; one small word is not enough for love.

Boldness in battle is nothing out of the way... but to face down fear in cold blood is rare in any man.

So long as my body lives, and yours -- we are one flesh," he whispered, "And when my body shall cease, my soul will still be yours. Claire -- I swear by my hope of heaven, I will not be parted from you.

Then kiss me, Claire," he whispered, "And know that you are more to me than life, and I have no regret.

I'll leave it to you, Sassenach," he said dryly, "to imagine what it feels like to arrive unexpectedly in the midst of a brothel, in possession of a verra large sausage.