Pity goes hand in hand with contempt. Don't ever forget that, Liberty. You can't take handouts or help from anyone, because that gives people the right to look down on you.

Our gazes met. It seemed an entire conversation took place in that one glance. Each of us saw what we needed to know.

No one can tell you what your path is . . . but someday you'll discover it. . . and it won't be at all what you expected.

A slow smile had curved St. Vincent's lips. 'Wives are a different case altogether. They require a great deal of effort but the rewards are substantial. I highly recommend wives. Especially one's own.

I’ve never had any objection to appearing depraved or villainous. But I draw the line at looking like a prize idiot.

You won't kiss me for diamonds," he said, his voice slightly raspy, "but you will for chocolates?" Poppy nodded.

A woman could do that to you - reach that place in your soul where the best and worst of you was kept. And once she was there, she owned that place and never left.