Jane Austen Book Club Quotes & Sayings

It is a most repulsive quality, indeed,' said he. 'Oftentimes very convenient, no doubt, but never pleasing. There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.'
'Not till the reserve ceases towards oneself; and then the attraction may be the greater. — Jane Austen

Let us never underestimate the power of a well-written letter. — Karen Joy Fowler

My trigger got no heart. — Big Pun

I embellish the truth of their lives with the lies of my imagination. — Charlie Lovett

I am hopelessly, helplessly in love with you. Don't you know that? — Michelle Dalton

He lunges at me, pushing me against the wall of the elevator. Before I know it, he's got both of my hands in one of his in a vise-like grip above my head, and he's pinning me to the wall using his hips. Holy shit. His other hand grabs my hair and yanks down, bringing my face up, and his lips are on mine. It's only just not painful. I moan into his mouth, giving his tongue an opening. He takes full advantage, his tongue expertly exploring my mouth. I have never been kissed like this. My tongue tentatively strokes his and joins his in a slow, erotic dance that's all about touch and sensation, all bump and grind. He brings his hand up to grasp my chin and holds me in place. I'm helpless, my hands pinned, my face held, and his hips restraining me. His erection is against my belly. Oh my ... He wants me. Christian Grey, Greek god, wants me, and I want him, here ... now, in the elevator. — E.L. James

If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion. — William Shakespeare

I'm a lying liar who lies. — Kelley York

Anne did think on the question with perfect decision, and said as much in replay as her own feelings could accomplish, or as his seemed able to bear, for he was too much affected to renew the subject - and when he spoke again, it was something totally different. — Jane Austen

I make believe all my dear ones are not gone, just out of my line of sight beyond some curtain or cluster of people, or tree — Nancy E. Turner

You have a sacred contract with the Universe, and no one can fulfill it except you. — Gary Zukav

The dog show emphasizes bloodline, appearance, and comportment, but money and breeding are never far from anyone's mind. — Karen Joy Fowler