Carmen

“You're all that matters to me." "Don't say that—" "It's true. You want me to have hope? This is my hope. You and me, Serilda. Someday. Away from these haunted castles. In some village, dancing in the sunshine, telling stories in the public house. Maybe it's impossible, but... it might be all I have left.”
― Marissa Meyer, Cursed

“I don’t think you realize how strong you are, because sometimes strength isn’t swords and steel and fire, as we are so often made to believe. Sometimes it’s found in quiet, gentle places. The way you hold someone’s hand as they grieve. The way you listen to others. The way you show up, day after day, even when you are weary or afraid or simply uncertain. That is strength, and I see it in you.”
― Rebecca Ross, Divine Rivals

“Her dress was soaked, and her skin was saturated. She had goose bumps all over from the chill of the wind, but she didn’t care. She didn’t want this to ever end. “You like it?” he asked, almost shyly. Kiela turned to him with a smile that felt like a laugh. “Oh, yes!” “Not everyone does.” “I guess I’m not everyone.” He smiled. “You’re not.” It was the first time such a sentiment felt like a compliment.”
― Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop

“Die Schule ist mir egal. Der Streik auch. Wichtig ist mir meine Zukunft, und ich will eine Ehefrau, die mir gehorcht und sich aus allem Ärger heraushält."
"Ach, Kenelm", sagte sie, "ich fürchte, da hast du die Falsche geheiratet.”
― Ken Follett, Armor Of Light