Quotes from Anne Gracie

It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do." —JANE AUSTEN, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

I was taught to show respect to old people," she said sweetly, adding, "no matter how little they may deserve it.

She couldn't help but laugh at his wicked, mock-schoolboy eagerness. "You, Mr. Monkton-Coombes, are a shocking flirt." He gave her a wounded look. "Nonsense! I'm a very good flirt, some would even say excellent, though modesty prevents me from saying so.

Nonsense. You've done nothing to be blamed for, and besides, there's enough hate in the world. I refuse to add to it.

You got nobody in this life to look out for you except yourself.

She wasn't ever going to let anyone make her feel like that again. She would not allow bitterness and regret to poison her life any longer.

Love takes a leap of faith. It's an act of courage.

you don't get many chances for happiness in this life, and when you get one, you need to seize it and hang on to it.

Really, nobody worth anything gives tuppence about my background. Oh, some might whisper about it behind my back, but how does that hurt me? It's who you are and what you do and say that's important, not where you come from. Are you listening to me, gel?

Princess, I assure you, the English Government may be riddled with imperfections, but in the matters of creative delay we are unmatched.- Nash Renfrew

The age-old defense of men, blaming the woman for acting on the desire he had deliberately aroused.

His sisters were not happy, laughing girls. Dorie watched the world with wary suspicion and had not uttered a sound in the four months since he'd recovered them. And Cassie carried a knife strapped to her thigh. A child of fourteen. Those facts alone spoke volumes.

Not a bit. I don't hold with all that 'sins of the father' nonsense.

Our fears are not always reasonable

Men—most people, in fact—value the hard-won prize over that which comes to them easily, don't you think?" Excerpt From: "Marry in Haste

Giving in to bullies just encouraged them. Bullies needed to be stood up to.

The idea that you could think and choose how to be, instead of simply reacting

And don't think I've forgotten about that kiss, sister dear. You haven't told me nearly enough. We never-been-kissed spinsters need detail. Between 'not like warm snails' and 'better than wonderful' there's an enormous gulf of possibilities. I'm willing to wait until you share, but not for long.

I want to marry you for only one reason—I'm madly, deeply, irrevocably in love with you. More than I ever knew was possible.

What kind of parents are you? You lost one son, but you threw the other away.

If you were mine, I'd never leave you, Prudence. I couldn't.

What if I shave? he said. I look much better when I'm shaved. My cousin will vouch for that—do I not look almost handsome when I shave, Edward? He didn't wait for the duke's reply but turned earnestly back to Prudence. Do you think you could marry me if I shaved?

I would appreciate it if you would stop… stop… ogling me like that, she hissed, tugging her very modest neckline higher. It is very embarrassing. She folded her arms across her breasts defensively. He tried to look contrite. It wasn't me, he confessed. It was my eyes. They are bold and easily led and have no sense of propriety.

I shan't mind if you don't, he agreed. But I'll not let you go, Prudence. Til not pester you, but know this: I will wait until you choose to listen to your heart. Pshaw. It was a feeble effort. She took a deep breath and tried again. Humbug! How can you presume to know my heart? He smiled a slow, devastating smile. You are my heart. He lifted her hand and kissed it. And our hearts beat in tune. I know it—I, who used not to believe in such things. And you know it.