Surely life has taught you that a thing can be both beautiful and vile.

Real power... comes not from hate, but from truth.

An accomplished woman is one who has a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing and the modern languages; she must be well trained in the fighting styles of the Kyoto masters and the modern tactics and weaponry of Europe.

All I ask is that my final months be happy ones, and that I be permitted a husband who will see to my proper Christian beheading and burial.

I hereby resolve to kill every vampire in America.

I think any period in history can be adapted into interesting fiction, as long as you approach the actual history with respect.

Surely life has taught you that a thing can be both beautiful and vile.