I don’t usually look back. When I make foolish decisions, I file the consequences under lessons learned and tell myself not to be stupid in the same way again.

What a pity that men couldn’t find such satisfactions without killing so many of their fellows.

But she had never known that a man could want a woman and not take her because he did care. There was something very fragile and precious in the idea, though she didn’t really understand it. Maybe someday she would.

If I have an ambition, it’s to leave the world a little better than I found it.

I love you,” he gasped. “For always.” “And I love you,” she whispered as tears filled her eyes. He rolled on his side and drew her close, his arms sheltering against the storm that pounded on London. The sky itself wept because they loved each other, and it wasn’t enough. As.

I think that marriage is always the triumph of hope over fear.

Small pleasures are the best because they’re everywhere. Anyone who needs grand spectacles is destined to be disappointed much of the time.

Jack was unexpectedly moved when he swore allegiance to the king and country. He had served both for years, could easily have laid down his life. Yet it was different to pledge his loyalty and best efforts toward governing this nation. Dying was easier than making good laws.

Michael is easier to understand – he had to believe in Caroline. To betray a friend was despicable – to acknowledge that he had done so for a woman who was utterly unworthy.

Gentlemen do not work. Since I do not work, therefore I must be a gentleman.