The wheel of fortune [...] tells us that we all only want victory. We all want to triumph. But we all have to learn to endure what comes. We have to learn to treat misfortune and great fortune with indifference. That is wisdom.
Philippa GregoryShe was like a mother to me...and I betrayed as a daughter will betray her mother and yet, never stop loving her.
Philippa GregoryIf there is love enough,then nothing-not nature, not even death itself- can come between two who love each other.
Philippa GregoryYes, Your Grace," I correct her. "I am My Lady, the King's Mother, now, and you shall curtsey to me, as low as to a queen of royal blood. This was my destiny: to put my son on the throne of England, and those who laughed at my visions and doubted my vocation will call me My Lady, the King's Mother, and I shall sign myself Margaret Regina: Margaret R.
Philippa Gregory