quotes – farkleberry

Disappear

I am more accustomed to your departures than your presence. Therefore you will understand my hesitation. The only thing more painful than your leaving is the prospect of getting further attached only to have you disappear once more. Lassiter by J. R. Ward

Lying…

“Lying is a universal talent. Everyone I’ve ever known can do it rather well. Most little kids start practicing the skill as soon as they master language.”“So you figure there must be some evolutionary explanation, is that it?”“I think so, yes,” she said, calmly serious and certain. “When you look at it objectively it seemsContinue reading “Lying…”

Woman

“This was the kind of woman you looked at twice, even though you knew she wasn’t beautiful. At least she was the kind that he looked at twice. Make that three times, he decided. The big, knowing eyes, proud nose and determined chin were striking in a compelling, unconventional way. The veranda lights gleamed onContinue reading “Woman”

Teaching

Teaching makes people who they are. Perhaps it even shows them who they are. If done well, it’s magical. A good teacher is a guide to the wonderments of life. Devil in Diguise by Lisa Kleypas

Appreciation

A little ‘appreciation’ sometimes does quite as much good as all the conscientious ‘bringing up’ in the world. Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

Loneliness

“What do you call it when everything seems boring and pointless, and even the people you know well are like strangers?” “Loneliness.” Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas

Dots

When you can’t connect the dots, get more dots. Blood Truth by J. R. Ward

Shyness vs coldness

“You’re carrying on as if I am being chased by hordes of men, when that is obviously not the case. At Stony Cross Park, men went out of their way to avoid my company—and you were one of them!”The charge, though true, seemed to startle Sebastian. His face became taut, and he stared at herContinue reading “Shyness vs coldness”

Anything

You can get through almost anything as long as you know it won’t last forever. Blood Truth by J. R. Ward

Guilt

My son… guilt in proper measure, can be a useful emotion. However, when indulge to excess it becomes self-defeating, and even worse, tedious. Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas