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“It is funny how you do not miss affection until it is given, but once it is, it can never be enough; you would drown in it if possible.”
― The Sweet Far Thing
― The Sweet Far Thing
“We're all strangers connected by what we reveal, what we share, what we take away--our stories. I guess that's what I love about books--they are thin strands of humanity that tether us to one another for a small bit of time, that make us feel less alone or even more comfortable with our aloneness, if need be.”
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“Naughty John, Naughty John, does his work with his apron on. Cuts your throat and takes your bones, sells 'em off for a coupla stones.”
― The Diviners
― The Diviners
“I'm an oddity of one, my strangeness too complicated to explain or share.”
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
“People always fear what they don't understand, Evangeline. History proves that.”
― The Diviners
― The Diviners
“I've heard it said that God is in the details. It's the same with the truth. Leave out the details, the crucial heart, and you can damn someone with the bare bones of it.”
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
“Around us the night creatures have their say. We are surrounded by a symphony of crickets and frogs. Neither of us feels the need to speak, and I suppose that is one of the qualities I find comforting in Kartik. We can be alone together.”
― The Sweet Far Thing
― The Sweet Far Thing
“One could argue that it's romantic to die for love. Of course, then you're dead and unable to take that honeymoon trip to the Alps with all the other fashionable young couples, which is a shame.”
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
“I'd like to thank readers. Every time you open a book, it is a strike against ignorance. Unless you're reading Sarah Palin.”
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“Beauty, grace, and charm my foot. It's a school for sadists with good tea-serving skills.”
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
“Please, I'm a transgender former boy-bander. You think I don't know how to defend myself?”
― Beauty Queens
― Beauty Queens
“Clothing left on the bed unfolded. Books stained with coffee spots. Tabs not paid until the last possible second. Boys kissed and then forgotten in a week’s time.”
― The Diviners
― The Diviners
“Agent Jones held Sinjin’s face in his hands. “I’m going to make balloon animals. People need balloon animals.”
“How right you are, strange delusional man,” Sinjin said.”
― Beauty Queens
“How right you are, strange delusional man,” Sinjin said.”
― Beauty Queens
“I have done what they expected of me. I have curtsied for my Queen and made my debut. This is what I have anticipated eagerly for years. So why do I feel so unsatisfied? Everyone is merry. They haven't a care in the world. And perhaps that is it. How terrible it is to have no cares, no longings. I do not fit. I feel too deeply and want too much.”
― The Sweet Far Thing
― The Sweet Far Thing
“A man bumps me on his busy way without so much as an apology. But that is all right. I forgive you, busy man about town with the sharp elbows. Hail and farewell to you! For I, Gemma Doyle, am to have a splendid Christmas in London town. All shall be well.
God rest us merry gentlemen. And gentlewomen.”
― Rebel Angels
God rest us merry gentlemen. And gentlewomen.”
― Rebel Angels
“Yes, go on. Leave. You're always coming and going. The rest of us are stuck here. Do you think he'd still love you if he knew who you are? He doesn't really care—only when it suits him.”
― Rebel Angels
― Rebel Angels
“You're not a man. You're their lackey. I don't care about you, or your brother, or your ridiculous organization. From now on, I shall do exactly as I wish and you cannot stop me. Do not follow. Do not watch. Do not even attempt to contact me or you'll be sorry indeed. Do you understand?”
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
“New Maxi-Pad Pets. Accessories for your period.
Brought to you by The Corporation: In your homes and
in your pants.”
― Beauty Queens
Brought to you by The Corporation: In your homes and
in your pants.”
― Beauty Queens
“Oh, I didn't think it wise to hide it. Might not be able to find it again," I say, cheerily. "It's sitting in plain view on your chair in the great hall. I do hope that was the best place for it.”
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
“Didn't you have any sadistic nannies who told you these tales to keep you quiet and well behaved at night? Heavens, what's to become of the Empire if governesses have lost their touch for scaring the wits out of their girls?”
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
“Her eyes take on that suspicious, wounded look girls get when they know they've fallen off the top rung of friendship and someone else has passed them, but they don't know when or how the change took place.”
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
“I'm going to eviscerate you and leave your organs on a pike in the yard as a warning to those who wear large jewelry.”
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
“He's attracted to the smell of manure," Felicity says. "You might wallow in the stables to bring out the full flower of his love.”
― Rebel Angels
― Rebel Angels
“Felicity laughs and takes on the tone of a fashionable lady. "Darling, the Bryn-Joneses have just done the most marvelous thing in their parlor with human blood. We simply must have ours done straightaway!”
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
― A Great and Terrible Beauty
“Can we talk about the miracle that is the Small World ride? It's like an acid trip drag show.”
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“Sometimes, Johannes would pop his head in the filing room and ask, "Need anything?"
'Yes. I would like you to ravage me here on the floor and swear your undying love to me.'"No. Thanks. I'm good.”
― The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire
'Yes. I would like you to ravage me here on the floor and swear your undying love to me.'"No. Thanks. I'm good.”
― The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire
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