You're up to something," I said. He turned, eyes wide, long fingers pressed to his heart. "Moi?" "Yeah, you.

Every ruler should strive for his people to love him. But if they cannot love you, then make them fear you. Love is better, but fear will do the job.

We hate most in others what we dislike in ourselves.

It's better to be loved than feared, but if you can't be loved, then fear will do.-Dino quoting Machiavelli

Methinks we have a clue. Be still, my heart.

He ordered food with a childlike glee and watched me eat, tasting it as I did. In private he'd roll on his back like a cat, hands pressed to his mouth as if trying to drain every taste. It was the only thing he did that was cute. He was gorgeous, sensual, but rarely cute. - Anita Blake about Jean-Claude

When sex is necessary for the plot of a book, or a character development, then I don't shy away from it. Why should I?