Elizabeth Camden > Quotes

“You are a child of God, and that means that there is great, shining beauty within you.”
― Elizabeth Camden, The Lady of Bolton Hill

“Was there anything more inspiring than being able to look up and see oneself surrounded by thousands of books all the way to the ceiling three stories above?”
― Elizabeth Camden, Beyond All Dreams

“It seems like everything sleeps in winter, but it's really a time of renewal and reflection.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Until the Dawn

“Wasn't the willingness to believe despite uncertainty the very essence of faith?”
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“The Lord's capacity to forgive a person who is truly repentant is without limit, without qualification”
― Elizabeth Camden, The Lady of Bolton Hill

“After all, everything in here is just pieces of paper with words and lines on them. They're not even very valuable.

Pieces of paper with words and lines on them have the ability to change the world...They always have.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Beyond All Dreams

“So long as she had access to enough light to read, Anna could entertain herself for years.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Beyond All Dreams

“Making mistakes means you’re learning, growing, pushing… that you yearn for something and aren’t afraid to chase after it. You’re being creative and contributing to this world, even if it doesn’t work out as you hoped. Go ahead and make mistakes. For once in your life, quit playing it safe and make some spectacular mistakes… Make glorious mistakes that will echo through the ages. Make mistakes that no one has ever thought of! Don’t limit yourself, no matter how outlandish. Reach out and strive for something beyond all dreams.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Beyond All Dreams

“Why are you so angry at me?” she asked. The question ratcheted him even closer to the boiling point. “Because for some insane reason, I adore you. For three solid years I have thought you were the closest thing to perfection on this earth, and I can’t watch you risk your life crossing that bridge!” Had she understood correctly? After all these years of cold decorum, Zack’s eyes glittered in a face streaked with soot and sweat as he stepped closer, shouting over the roar of wind and fire. “I’ve been insane about you since the moment you waltzed into my office three years ago in that ridiculous suit and your hair as prim as a schoolmarm,” he shouted. “Don’t you dare get yourself killed on me now!”
― Elizabeth Camden, Into the Whirlwind

“You're still alive because God has plans for you, even if we don't understand what they are yet.”
― Elizabeth Camden, The Spice King

“Anna's words from long ago came back to him. "We are all beautiful but broken people. Jesus forgives us, even when we don't deserve it. That's a pretty good reason to be forgiving.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Beyond All Dreams

“Chocolate always makes everything better, don’t you think?”
― Elizabeth Camden, Toward the Sunrise

“Do you know how long I've wanted you? You're like sunlight and water and air to me. All you need to do is walk across my line of sight and my whole world lights up.”
― Elizabeth Camden, With Every Breath

“And why is that?” he asked softly. “Because you don’t scare me anymore.” She placed her other hand on his chest. “You used to intimidate me down to my toes, but since the fire, everything is different. I can be myself around you. Flaws and all.” “You don’t have any flaws.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Into the Whirlwind

“She smelled of lemon and sunshine and a thousand Summer days filled with laughter.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Beyond All Dreams

“Why did the two of you fight so much?” “We fought plenty, but I always respected him.” “But why all the arguing? The nitpicking? It always seemed strange to me.” It would. He smiled and turned his face to the sky. For all her practical, level-headed business sense, Mollie didn’t understand much about men. “Sometimes men just like to argue,” he said simply. “We like the competition. We sniff out the opposition, measure it up, challenge it. Frank never backed down. Even though he was blind, Frank was still a man, and when I came on the scene, I think he immediately sensed my interest in you. Long before you ever did.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Into the Whirlwind

“I'm going to need help, and I need someone who is fearless. Someone who isn't afraid to stand up to dragons and battle them day after day. Our results may not show promise for years. Our patients will die. There will be days when you feel so beaten down you'll want to crawl home and give up. But I'll need you to get up, dust yourself off, and be ready to wage battle the next day." He locked eyes with her. "I need someone who wants to win as badly as I do. That is why I want you for this job.”
― Elizabeth Camden, With Every Breath

“God has created a huge, complex tapestry with our lives. It's got shadows and darkness shot through with highlights of gold. We can never go back and undo those threads and weave them into something else.”
― Elizabeth Camden, A Gilded Lady

“Kate, I can't live my life in the shadow of your fears.”
― Elizabeth Camden, With Every Breath

“If you don’t ever make mistakes, it means you aren’t dreaming big enough,”
― Elizabeth Camden, Beyond All Dreams

“I like rescuing damsels in distress.'
'I'm not a damsel in distress.'
'Could you pretend? I'm actually just searching for an excuse to see you again.”
― Elizabeth Camden, The Prince of Spies

“If Colonel Lowe doesn’t treat you like a goddess, he’ll have me to answer to,” he said gruffly. She mustered a little laugh. “Please, no basket of fish on his desk.” “Trust me, I’ll be far more creative if he hurts you.” The diamond powder weighed in his hands. “You will want this,” he said as he extended the sack to her. “Zack, I don’t want any gifts.” He picked up her hand and pressed it into her palm. “It’s diamond powder. I heard you were in short supply, and Caleb Magruder has a mill that can produce it.” Her eyes widened in surprise, and she peeked inside. It looked as if she was about to cry as she pulled the drawstrings closed. “Zack, I can’t accept this. It wouldn’t be right.” “Take it. What would I do with diamond powder?” He tried to sound light-hearted, as if this glorious woman had not just trampled on the dreams he had been building for three years. She still looked hesitant, which was insane because he knew she craved that diamond powder like a drowning man craved a life raft. He sighed impatiently. “If you don’t take it, I’ll throw it in the lake. You know I will.” She must have believed him, because she relented and accepted the gift. “Thank you,” she said quietly. “Thank you for everything, Zack.” “You deserve it,” he said bluntly. “I’ve never seen anyone work as hard as you.” “Don’t be nice to me,” she said. “I’ll start bawling like a watering pot if you do.” His hand looked big and clumsy against her delicate cheek. He was such a sap where this woman was concerned. Had been from the first time he ever clapped eyes on her. “Don’t shed any tears over me. I’m not worth it.” He had to get out of there before he made a complete fool of himself. Before he fell to his knees and begged her not to fling herself at a man who would never feel a fraction of the soaring love he had for her. Stepping aside and letting Richard Lowe court his woman made his gut tie itself into knots, but it had to be done.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Into the Whirlwind

“I can’t go through you walking out on me again,” he said. “I’ve got skin tougher than a rhinoceros hide, but I’ve always been a big weakling when it comes to you. If you want back into my life, it has to be for good this time.” “For better or for worse, for richer or poorer . . . is that what you mean?” “Till death do us part. Yeah, that’s what I’m getting at.” Her face was beautiful and shining and confident. “That’s what I want too.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Into the Whirlwind

“people make this kind of money. Lawyers are just good at figuring out how to siphon a piece of it their way.”
― Elizabeth Camden, With Every Breath

“She wasn't a woman of tremendous valor or daring heroism, but she'd always tried to lead her life in a way that would honor Jesus through small acts of goodness every day. Hour by hour, brick by brick, these small choices had slowly built a life of integrity.”
― Elizabeth Camden, The Spice King

“Funny how older brothers could still be annoying even after everyone was all grown-up.”
― Elizabeth Camden, The Lady of Bolton Hill

“Do you know how long I’ve wanted you? You’re like sunlight and water and air to me. All you need do is walk across my line of sight and my whole world lights up.” “You love your crusade more than you love me,” Kate said, her lips trembling. “You’ll kill yourself! You’ll die because you’re too arrogant to think another doctor could work with those patients as well as you.” She stepped forward, bumping against him and grabbing the lapels of his coat. “Please . . . we could be so good together.” He pulled away. “Don’t touch me, Kate. Don’t come near me. I love you, but you don’t know the meaning of the word. You only love when it’s easy, when there are no storm clouds on the horizon.” “Trevor, I’m afraid.” “Of course you’re afraid!” he shouted. “Do you imagine for one second that I’m not? But I won’t give in to it. I would lay down my life for you. I would lay down my life for any one of the thirty-two people lying in those beds upstairs, and I won’t turn my back on them. If I run away from what I’ve been fighting for all my life, then I begin dying. Then my purpose will be over.” She flinched and began straightening her shirt. “I’ve got to get out of here.” “Don’t go.” She twisted away to fumble with the doorknob. He tried to turn her to face him. “Kate, don’t go, please. Stay and fight this out.” She shook him off and fled from the closet as though it were on fire. He braced his hands on the doorframe, watching her dart around the people in the hallway. He wanted to run after her, drag her back into the closet, and plead with her to stay.”
― Elizabeth Camden, With Every Breath

“Nonsense, I grew up on a farm. Animals are food, not friends.”
― Elizabeth Camden, With Every Breath

“Dreams are hard," he said. "You work toward them, struggle and sacrifice, but that doesn't always mean you will get there. I used to believe if I wanted something badly enough, I was destined to win it as long as I never gave up trying.”
― Elizabeth Camden, With Every Breath

“I need you to find me a recipe for poison," he snapped. "Something that can kill the varmints that riddle this town."
"Animal varmints, or the human variety?" She was so prim when she said it, earning a reluctant twist of his lips as he tried not to smile.”
― Elizabeth Camden, Beyond All Dreams