Pallavi

“Rise to the challenges that life presents you. You can't develop genuine character and ability by sidestepping adversity and struggle.”
― Daisaku Ikeda

“You might at least acknowledge that I put my self in harm's way on your behalf, Evie' the deeper voice of Viscount Dare came from her other side.

Georgina stiffened. ' No you didn't. Go away now.'

'No, I didn't,' he repeated amiably, and nodded. ' Goodbye.'

'Wait!' Evelyn caught his arm. ' What do you mean, on my behalf?'

'I...ah...' He glanced over her head at his wife. 'I don't mean anything. I have a mental disability.”
― Suzanne Enoch, London's Perfect Scoundrel

“For a long moment the butler sat in silence, his jaw hanging open. “I . . . my lord, I simply don't feel qualified to advise you about such matters.”
“Don't tell me that,” Saint protested. “Tell me whether you can imagine me as a married man or not.”

To his surprise, the butler set aside his brandy snifter and sat forward. “My lord, I do not wish to overstep my bounds, but I have noticed a change in your demeanor of late. The question of whether anyone can imagine you married or not, however, is one I believe must be answered by you. And the lady, of course.”

Saint frowned. “Coward.”
“There is that, as well.”
― Suzanne Enoch, London's Perfect Scoundrel

“Reality is harsh. It can be cruel and ugly. Yet no matter how much we grieve over our environment and circumstances nothing will change. What is important is not to be defeated, to forge ahead bravely. If we do this, a path will open before us.”
― Daisaku Ikeda