Romance Quote by Debra Borchert — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“The maggots will cure him of the infection. I am amazed the surgeon did not employ them and instead wanted to use those disgusting leeches. Will these learned men never learn?”

“Rousseau said that a woman’s place is the home. Many women are at home…watching their children starve. Some Assembly members voted for schools to teach girls home arts. Did any woman of the Third Estate not learn home arts as soon as she could walk? If women were educated, they’d have other ways to feed their children besides laundering and whoring.”

“Wine runs in your veins.”

“More than a thousand people have been imprisoned—suspected of being part of the conspiracy—including all who served the royal family. Joliette is not safe—anywhere in France. If they discover your noble identity, you will beat me to the guillotine.”

“I'm not throwing you away! I'm setting you free.”

“I'm doing what I've always done. Loving you and hoping you'll be brave enough to love me back.”

“I want you to stay.”

“Haven’t I proved to you yet that I don’t give a damn about your missing parts?”

“A man doesn't want to be rejected. We're really quite sensitive.”

“It's time, Perry". He let her go. She took a step back, taking in his face one last time. His green eyes. The bend in his nose and the scars on his cheek. All the tiny inperfections that made him beautiful. Without a word, she turned and made her way downhill.”