Words have weight, something once said cannot be unsaid. Meaning is like a stone dropped into a pool; the ripples will spread and you cannot know what back they wash against.

If it means something, take it to heart. If it means nothing, it's nothing. Let it go.

He promised her that he would give her everything, everything she wanted, as men in love always do. And she trusted him despite herself, as women in love always do.

When it's done, it's done. And no one will know until it's done.

He may well speak French and Latin and half a dozen languages, but since he has nothing to say – what good are they?

I have seen sights and travelled in countries you cannot imagine. I have been afraid and I have been in danger, and I have never for one moment thought that I would throw myself at at a man for his help.

I have given my word that only death will take me from you.