Richelle Mead quotes
The greatest changes in history have come when people were able to shake off what others told them to do.
"Do you think I'm pretty?", "I think you're beautiful", "Beautiful?", "You are so beautiful, it hurts sometimes."
Dreams, dreams. I walk them; I live them. I delude myself with them. It's a wonder I can spot reality anymore.
There's nothing worse than waiting and not knowing what'll happen to you. Your own imagination can be crueler than any captor.
You can't force love, I realized. It's there or it isn't. If it's not there, you've got to be able to admit it. If it is there, you've got to do whatever it takes to protect the ones you love.
Sometimes you wake up from a dream. Sometimes you wake up in a dream. And sometimes, every once in a while, you wake up in someone else's dream.
The greatest and most powerful revolutions often start very quietly, hidden in the shadows. Remember that.
"Most fathers don't threaten to disembowel their daughter's boyfriends." "That's not true. And anyway, that's not what I actually said. It was much worse."
Throughout history, people with new ideas, who think differently and try to change things, have always been called troublemakers.
Richelle Mead Humor quotes ⇑
Humor Quotes
"You've asked me out tons of times." "Not really. I've made inappropriate suggestions and frequently pushed for nudity. But I've never asked you out on a real date."
If I didn't know any better, I'd say you just defended Christian's honor. Isn't he a pain in the ass? "Yes he is. But for the next 6 weeks he's MY pain in the ass.
Richelle Mead Love quotes ⇑
Love Quotes
Don't take the high ground and assume you already know what you'll do. The truth is, when it comes to someone you love, you'll find there isn't anything you won't do.
"Because I've got a lot more terms of endearment to use. Honeypie. Sugarplum. Bread pudding." "Why are they all high-calorie foods?"
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By the way, my name's Rose Hathaway. I'm seventeen years old, training to protect and kill vampires, in love with a completely unsuitable guy, and have a best friend whose weird magic could drive her crazy. Hey, no one said high school was easy.
"Well, that depends, I suppose. I heard someone once say that men dance the same way they have sex. So, if you want everyone here to think you're the kind of guy who just sits around and-" He stood up. "Let's dance."
I fought against her, trying to mount some kind of defense, but it was like fighting Dimitri on crack.
The only thing better than imagining Dimitri carrying me in his arms was imagining him shirtless while carrying me in his arms.
But I couldn't help myself, couldn't help the way I felt as I recalled the bliss and rush of a vampire's bite.
No one had ever called me unnatural before, except for the time I put ketchup on a taco. But seriously, we'd been out of salsa, so what else was I supposed to do?
"That's pretty hot," he said. "Punching me in the eye?" "Well, no. Of course not. I meant the idea of getting rough with you is hot. I'm a big fan of full-contact sports." "I'm sure you are."
I had a standing arrangement with God: I'd agree to believe in him-barely-so long as he let me sleep in on Sundays.
Nothing he said could change what I think of you. I've had my mind made up about you for a long time... and it's all good.
"You can't fool me, comrade. You want to put on a cowboy hat and keep lawless bank robbers in line." "No time. I have enough trouble keeping you in line.
"Isn't it obvious, Sage?" "No, of course, it isn't." "I did it so I'd have a reason to be around you - one I knew you couldn't refuse."
Adrian stood there leaning against the doorframe, watching me with his heart in his eyes. In my chest, my own heart was breaking. On my cheek, the lily reminded me who I was.
"I'm glad you're better," he said. His mouth sounded like it was almost in my hair, just above my ear. "When I saw you fall..." "You thought, 'Wow, she's a loser.'"
Don't worry, little dhampir. You might be surrounded by clouds, but you'll always be like sunshine to me.
All the while, my mind reeled with what had happened. I have a hickey. I let Adrian Ivashkov give me a hickey.
"Screw you," I told him in a low voice. "Are you offering?” "From what I've heard, there isn't much to screw," I shot back.
Dmitri was at a total loss. It was a common reaction for people when I agreed to do something reasonable.
"I'm not a warrior or a goddess," I said at last. Adrian leaned closer. "As far as I'm concerned, you're both."