It is not wise to give something old and powerful something they care about. And I am very old.

We are none of us perfect, and...we learn to take these imperfections and make them only a small part of who we are

He loved her beyond all reason and didn't expect her to love him back. He was just waiting for her to wise up.

She tried to imagine what Charles would do if another man came up to him and said, "You bring me joy.

She understood his passion because she felt the same way: as if nothing was more important than the touch of her skin to his, as if she'd die if he left her.

I like what you've done to your face," Ben said, tapping his eye.

You don’t have the courage of a half-bred mongrel.