Yes, as Rhett had prophesied, marriage could be a lot of fun. Not only was it fun but she was learning many things. That was odd in itself, because Scarlett had thought life could teach her no more. Now she felt like a child, every day on the brink of a new discovery.

With enough courage, you can do without a reputation.

Dear Scarlett! You aren't helpless. Anyone as selfish and determined as you are is never helpless. God help the Yankees if they should get you." -Rhett Butler

men are so conceited they’ll believe anything that flatters them

Until you've lost your reputation, you never realize what a burden it was.

I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow.

If! If! If! There were so many ifs in life, never any sense of security, always the dread of losing everything.