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“Jesper: “If Pekka Rollins kills us all, I’m going to get Wylan’s ghost to teach my ghost how to play the flute just so that I can annoy the hell out of your ghost.”
Kaz: “I’ll just hire Matthias’ ghost to kick your ghost’s ass.”
Matthias: “My ghost won’t associate with your ghost.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows

“Very often, gleams of light come in a few minutes' sleeplessness, in a second
perhaps; you must fix them. To entrust them to the relaxed brain is like writing on water; there is every chance that on the morrow there will be no slightest trace left of any happening.”
― Antonin Sertillanges

“Don’t be so quick to throw away your humanity, Oraya,” he said. “You might find you miss it once it’s gone.”
― Carissa Broadbent, The Serpent and the Wings of Night

“Married?” He laughed, then remembered they married young in some of the districts. How did he know? Maybe she had a husband back in 12. “Why? Are you asking?” said Lucy Gray seriously. He looked up in surprise. “Because I think this could work.” Coriolanus felt himself blush a little at her teasing. “I’m pretty sure you could do better.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“In one movement, the tribute yanked Arachne forward and slit her throat.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“Anyone’s guess,” said Dr. Gaul. She had dipped a hand back into the tank and was lightly trailing her gnarled fingers over her pets. “Clearly, her scent was not on the paper. So, you wrote the proposal alone?”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“His girl. His love. His Lucy Gray.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“A black bird, slightly larger than the jabberjays, suddenly opened its wings to reveal two patches of dazzling white as it lifted its beak in song. Coriolanus felt sure he’d spotted his first mockingjay, and he disliked the thing on sight.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“Coriolanus felt self-conscious. “Do I look okay?”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“Are you, are you Coming to the tree Where they strung up a man they say murdered three? Strange things did happen here No stranger would it be If we met up at midnight in the hanging tree.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“You found me,” she said. In District 12? In Panem? In the world itself? Never mind, it didn’t matter. “You knew I would.” “Hoped you would. Didn’t know. The odds didn’t seem in my favor.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“By Saturday, he almost looked forward to confronting Sejanus. He hoped it would come to blows. Someone should pay for the indignities of the Snow family, and who better than a Plinth?”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“He adopted a suffering look, as befitted a man who grieved for his wayward friend. “Sejanus wasn’t bad, just . . . confused.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“His eyes filled with tears. They would hang him, but she would be there, knowing he was still a genuinely good person. Not a monster who’d cheated or betrayed his friend, but someone who’d really tried to be noble in impossible circumstances. Someone who had risked everything to save her in the Games. Someone who’d risked it all again to save her from Mayfair. The hero of her life.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“I don’t know. Someone betrayed him, I guess,” he said.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“And he did love her! He did! It was just that, only a few hours into his new life in the wilderness, he knew he hated it. The heat, and the worms, and those birds yakking nonstop . .”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

“Dear Iris, Should I be surprised that I was falling in love with you a second time? Should I be surprised that your words found me here, even in the darkness? That I’ve been carrying your E. letters close to my heart like they are a shield to protect me?”
― Rebecca Ross, Ruthless Vows

“It was Forest and Sarah. Iris stared at them as if they were strangers, unable to fathom what she was seeing. Her brother, bruised almost beyond recognition. He had shielded Sarah with his body, but it hadn’t been enough. The heap of rubble had killed them both, hands entwined. They would never breathe again. They would never laugh and argue and grow old together.”
― Rebecca Ross, Ruthless Vows

“You know I would choose you.” “That’s the thing. I don’t.” A tear slipped down her cheek. “Because you haven’t chosen me. Not in a very, very long time.”
― Ana Huang, King of Greed

“Every request, met with an easy smile and a “yes, and?”
― Carissa Broadbent, Daughter of No Worlds

“Abruptly, the countess let go of her chin. “I don’t want to see you,” she hissed. “You are never to speak to me, and you shall endeavor never to be in my company. Furthermore, you are not to speak to Rosamund and Posy except during lessons. They are the daughters of the house now, and should not have to associate with the likes of you. Do you have any questions?”
― Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman

“She doesn’t appear to be enjoying your attentions,” Benedict said quietly. “She likes it just fine,” Cavender replied with a grin. “Fine enough for me, anyway.” “But not,” Benedict said, stepping forward, “for me.”
― Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman

“Please leave me alone.” “I’m afraid I can’t,” he said. “Can’t or won’t?” He thought about that for a moment. “Can’t.” She scowled at him and kept walking.”
― Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman

“I have been adrift all my life,” she whispered, and she felt the traitorous sting of tears prick her eyes. God above, she didn’t want to cry in front of this man. Not now, not when she felt so off-balance and weak. He touched her chin. “Let me be your anchor.”
― Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman

“I can live with you hating me,” he said to the closed door. “I just can’t live without you.”
― Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman

“Predictably, it was Benedict. “Do you live here?” Sophie asked dryly. “No,” he said, plopping down into the chair next to her, “although my mother is constantly telling me to make myself right at home.” She could think of no witty rejoinder, so she merely “hmmphed” and stuck her nose back in her book.”
― Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman

“This woman,” Benedict said, his loud, deep voice effectively blotting out all other attempts at an answer, “has accused my fiancée of theft.” Fiancée?”
― Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman

“Benedict had her by the throat before anyone was even aware that he had moved. “Don’t,” he warned, “make me hit you.” The magistrate tapped Benedict on the shoulder. “You really ought to let her go.” “Might I muzzle her?” The magistrate looked torn, but eventually he shook his head.”
― Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman

“Have I told you lately,” he whispered in her ear, “how much I love you?” “No,” she said with a jaunty smile, “but I know, anyway.” “Have I mentioned that you’re the best of mothers?” “No, but I know that, too.” “Good.” He leaned down and dropped a kiss on her cheek. “Thank you. It’s a privilege to be your son.”
― Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman

“I doubt it. She’ll give you a bit of latitude, I’m sure, considering we’re to be married in three days.” “Three days?” she yelped. “I thought you said next week.” “Three days is next week.” Sophie frowned. “Oh. You’re right. Monday, then?”
― Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman