A Bed of Spices Quotes

“It's not being a woman I mind so much," she said slowly. "'Tis the way men seem to always order my life." She leaned earnestly toward him. "Your hand, Papa, has wielded a sword and cradled a child and held power over hundreds of men." She held up her own hand. "This one has far fewer adventures before it.”
― Barbara Samuel, A Bed of Spices

“There is so little joy in any life, I will take this time with you until I must go." He smoothed a lock of hair from her face. "In our old age, we'll remember and be glad.”
― Barbara Samuel, A Bed of Spices

“It only takes one man to make a woman a fool.”
― Barbara Samuel, A Bed of Spices

“I would rather love with all my heart and soul and mind for one hour than to suffer all my life with the lack.”
― Barbara Samuel, A Bed of Spices

“For in twin pairs of eyes she saw not the lust she had believed, but love. Adoration, given and received.”
― Barbara Samuel, A Bed of Spices

“In all those women there is not one to match you. They have known my flesh. You have known my heart, and stolen my soul.”
― Barbara Samuel, A Bed of Spices