“You're the only girl I've seen for a long time that actually did look like something blooming.”
― Tender Is the Night
― Tender Is the Night
“We Lannisters do have a certain pride," said Tyrion Lannister.
“Pride?” Catelyn snapped. His mocking tone and easy manner made her angry. “Arrogance, some might call it. Arrogance and avarice and lust for power.”
“My brother is undoubtedly arrogant,” Tyrion Lannister replied. “My father is the soul of avarice, and my sweet sister Cersei lusts for power with every waking breath. I, however, am innocent as a little lamb. Shall I bleat for you?” He grinned.”
― A Game of Thrones
“Pride?” Catelyn snapped. His mocking tone and easy manner made her angry. “Arrogance, some might call it. Arrogance and avarice and lust for power.”
“My brother is undoubtedly arrogant,” Tyrion Lannister replied. “My father is the soul of avarice, and my sweet sister Cersei lusts for power with every waking breath. I, however, am innocent as a little lamb. Shall I bleat for you?” He grinned.”
― A Game of Thrones
“I won’t kiss you. It might get to be a habit and I can’t get rid of habits.”
― Flappers and Philosophers
― Flappers and Philosophers
“I began to think vodka was my drink at last. It didn’t taste like anything, but it went straight down into my stomach like a sword swallowers’ sword and made me feel powerful and godlike.”
― The Bell Jar
― The Bell Jar
“You are free and that is why you are lost.”
― Letter to His Father
― Letter to His Father
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