Quotes from Julia Quinn

Was it possible that Octavia had misjudged her? What was he thinking? Of course, it was possible. Octavia was a dear, but she was nineteen years old and thinking of Octavia. The last thing she wanted in her life was a staggeringly beautiful rival who was not conveniently evil.

Sometimes..." Anthony said in a halting voice, "sometimes there are reasons for our fears that we can't quite explain. Sometimes it's just something we feel in our bones, something we know to be true, but would sound foolish to anyone else.

Comment peux-tu imaginer une seule seconde que l'on décide de tomber amoureux ?

We are not here to discuss my family," he ground out. "We are here to discuss your foolhardy behavior." "I refuse to acknowledge my behavior as fool-hardy. You would have done the exact same thing were you in my shoes.

supercilious stare.

If they're laughing now, they'll probably be laughing forever.

Lady Danbury: You are getting smart in your old age Mr. Bridgerton. Colin: It has occasionally been remarked that I possessed a small modicum of intelligence in my youth, as well. Lady Danbury: Hmmph. The important word in that sentence being 'small', of course. Colin looked at Penelope through narrowed eyes. She appeared to be choking on laughter.

No era un hombre romántico, o al menos no creía serlo. Pero el momento se había convertido en un poema; el viento susurraba los versos mientras el mar subía y bajaba en misterioso ritmo. Y si el mundo bajo sus pies se había convertido en un soneto, entonces ella era algo sublime" - Andrew

thought he might like to strangle her. "Normally I should not be so bold," the woman went on, "but your

And Lord, how he'd been imagining it. Despite his composed demeanor, despite all of his promises to Anthony, he burned for her. When he saw her across a crowded room, his skin grew hot, and when he saw her in his dreams, he went up in flames. Now

It took only a moment to realize that he put all of Michelangelo's statues to shame.

We women must look out for one another,' Lady Danbury said to no one in particular, 'since it is clear no one else will do so.

Lucy felt herself nod. She did rather like to plan things. There was such a pleasant feeling of being in charge that came along with it.

And it occurred to her that for a woman who opened her mouth every other second, there was an awful lot inside of her that she'd never shared.

It was amazing how slowly one could work when one really put one's mind to it.

a vital component of charity and grace is the ability not to draw attention to one's possession of them." Penelope pursed her lips as she pushed Eloise

You have more than anyone I know... But if you don't realize that, then maybe you are correct---your life is nothing.

Nobody ever thinks it's nice to see me...But I thank you for lying all the same. ~ Lady Danbury

a wise man understands that his comfort is dependent on living in accord with the women in his life and not attempting to command them." His

I'll be back soon," she said, hurrying toward the door. "Don't go anywhere." "Well, damn," he tried to joke, "there go my plans to visit the King.

she decided to watch the leaves on the tree across the way. How many would fall off in such a strong wind? ... She now knew why people made such a fuss about weddings. It was to keep the bride's mind occupied, lest she fall into strange mental chasms.

Suddenly the world was a simple place. He loved her, and that was all that mattered.

Coraggio chiama coraggio

a husband can break a heart with far greater intensity than a mere suitor.