Romany Courtship Quotes & Sayings

I'm the product of 6 million years of evolution? Come on, man. I crawled out of a swamp yesterday. — Peter Steele

Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his girdle. — George Herbert

The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude. — Friedrich Nietzsche

They have bad taste. I am not a good-looking guy. — Billie Joe Armstrong

Amelia took a deep breath. "What you didn't mention, Mr. Rohan, was that if a Roma steals a woman from her bed according to tradition, it is with the purpose of marriage in mind. And the so-called stealing is prearranged and encouraged by the bride-to-be."
Cam gave her a charming smile, deliberately dispelling the tension. "It lacks subtlety, but it hastens the proceedings considerably, doesn't it? No asking for the father's permission, no banns, no prolonged betrothal. Very efficient, a Romany courtship. — Lisa Kleypas

Impatience is racing at misery full speed. — Richelle E. Goodrich

I looked for Gary in all of the Gary places, but I was too early. These places were all haunted by the future of Gary. — Sam Lipsyte

This was an ancient Romany courtship rite, and there would be nothing halfhearted about it. She was going to be kidnapped and ravished. Finally. — Lisa Kleypas