Hathor and the Prince (The DuBells #3)

by J.J. McAvoy

“In art, absolutely not. I’m quite horrid at a whole host of things, which serves to humble me. The one thing I am good at, I shall declare proudly.”

Love this

Despite what many others may think, women in a royal house are not meant to be merely pretty and able to produce children. They must also be quick in wit, stubborn, and persevering. Why? Because men are perplexing, and left to their own devices they are prone to self-destruction, taking everything they own, us included, down with them. As women, we cannot allow that.”

Truth

“I soon came to the realization that some couples fall lovingly into each other’s arms, and others battle until they collapse into each other.”

Not one had the power to infuriate me one moment and charm me the next. Not one ever made me feel so lacking, or made me yearn to be better, to be different. When I do not see her, I am agitated. When another man dares get too close to her, I am colored green inside. When she is beside me, there is a rippling joy that goes through me, and I seek her smile or frown or gaze by any means possible. I know I am not worthy of her, and I desperately wish for her anyway.”

Reminds me of another’s speech

“When I am nervous or unsure of myself, I say and do whatever I can to display confidence. It normally serves to make everyone leave me alone, or to shift conversation.”