The problem with chasing after happiness was that it wasn't a destination you could reach. It was something that happened along the way.

I want to fill every part of you, breathe the air from your lungs and leave my handprints on your soul. I want to give you more pleasure than you can bear.

He's a fascinating gentleman. Old-school. I tried to talk him into attending one of my services, but he said he wasn't finished sinning yet, and he'd let me know when he was.

When you're walking through the darkness, you can't depend on anything or anyone else to light your way. You have to rely on whatever sparks you've got inside you. Or you're going to get lost.

I've always considered myself a feminist, which is such a tough word for people. Some people immediately assume that you're angry or you hate men, which is obviously not true.

Was parenting ever going to get easier? Did you ever reach a point where you could stop worrying?

I never lie for the sake of kindness,” he murmured, smiling. “One of my many flaws.