Her beauty might fascinate men, but it was difficult to charm them when she stood mute. . . .

Sometimes, it is not the kings and queen who make for the most fascinating history but the shadowy souls who happen to be in the right place at the right time.

the one for whom the sun shines.. -Ramses II

Now you are no longer a giggling child, smiling at whoever comes along. You are a woman with power. Learn to control your smile, and you can control what men will think about you.

You will never have to marry for money. You will never have to depend on anyne but yourself.

This is how memories are; what seems so clear and unforgettable at one moment vanishes like steam the next.

You want it to feel like a surprise. You want to keep him guessing whether he'll make you smile entirely so that when you do, he will feel like he's been given a gift.