Christina Dodd Quotes

I intend to marry Michael, and squander all his money and run his life, and make sure he never again consorts with wicked women or gambles with licentious men. I promise I will henpeck him until he has no life beyond what I allow him, and when we die, I will lie in his arms through all eternity.

Only those who row the boat make waves

A princess always takes care that her words are honeyed, for she may have to eat them

Life is too short to dance with ugly men

If you cannot see the bright side of life, polish the dull side.

Pray as if all things depend on God, and work as if all things depend on you.

Most males do not mature, they simply grow taller.

...the haunted always take refuge in stillness.

...the pain of the constant, bone-chilling loneliness she'd accustomed herself to. And learned to live with it.

Don't just aim high, reach it and grab some happiness along the way.

Are you a man?'' The question slipped out, and she regretted it. Regretted injecting reality into this delicate, lovely dream of passion. ''I thought I had conclusively proved my manhood to you. Shall I do it again?

I do care about real life. It's just not as interesting as what's in my books.

We're lucky." He slipped his hand around her waist and splayed it in the small of her back. "Most couples have only one first kiss. We'll have two.

Ma, I'm just trying to get going on those grandchildren you want.

Pamela Palmer's stories catch you, captivate you, and never let you go.

You and me-we've whored together. We've fought together.And I still dunna understand how ye always seems to know where the money is hidden and the liquor is stored and the scandals are richest.' It's a gift.

I thought society would do the right thing. Now I look around and I think -- society never does the right thing. Sometimes people do the right thing. Sometimes one person makes a difference. But civilization has rules, and I've learned them well -- never be helpless, never be sick, never be poor.

Great minds think alike-especially when they are female.

I want to talk to you. I want to listen to you. I want to walk with you and, yes, I want you in m bed. That's what I want today. That's what I'll want in a hundred years. If you promise to be my wife forever, I will pledge myself to your happiness.

The only person who fears nothing is one who has nothing to lose.

Fate Marches on, demanding we find our destinies

She wished she hadn't succumbed to irritation. Because she wanted to know about his inner feelings. She always thought people were like pieces of art glass-- strong enough to handle and use, delicate enough to shatter under a strong blow, and filled with swirls of color that fascinated the eye. But while most people--and most glass--allowed light through, she could discern nothing of Devlin's heart and soul through the smoke and mirrors he held before him.

Grumpy is her favorite dwarf.

Everyone thinks you're so strong and self-confident, but inside you're a frightened child, waiting to suffer betrayal again from those who should love you most.

If our legal counsel, Bob Rutherford, works for Satan, Satan should buy Bob a better toupee.