Queen of Someday Quotes

“Books are one thing I love above all else. In a story, I can become anyone, travel any place. In those pages lives my only true freedom.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“I think that love can indeed be many things. But the one thing it will never be is practical. Love is irrational by its very nature. It demands passion, fire, and no less than absolute surrender. It is a longing, a burning that consumes you, leaving you without reason, or defense. When love comes, nothing can stand in its way.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“Love should never be a game.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“I could live a hundred lifetimes inside his kiss, and it would never be enough.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“For you, dear Sophie, I would rope the moon itself and drag it to your window.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“Why do all these Russian men have to be so devastatingly, frustratingly handsome?”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“Be careful, Princess. When waging a war of the heart, you must only fight if you are absolutely sure you can win.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“I know that while I care for him deeply, he could never break my heart. For my heart rests in no one's hands but my own now.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“No matter how many romantic poems you recite, no matter how many glorious tales of love you read, how can you really understand the condition if you've never found yourself in it?”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“You're very handsome when you are chastising me," I say with a sigh.
He sits back, a grin spreading across his face. "Then you will find me handsome quite often, I suppose.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“Am I to be your secret mistress?"
He shakes his head. "No, my love. I will be yours.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“It's quite impressive. You must be skilled with a blade."
"I prefer the bow. Perhaps we could go for a hunt sometime. I could impress you with my very unladylike talents."
As soon as the words escape my mouth, I realize how it sounded and I flush deep crimson.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“Sometimes, we must learn to open our hearts and grow to love someone we think we might not be able to.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“I try to smile, but it’s hollow. Of course, I want my father to be happy and have his lands and title secure; I only wish I didn’t have to sell my soul to Russia to do it.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“Of the entire universe, I only wanted you,”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“Because he is looking at me the way a man dying of thirst might look at a cask of water, as if his very life depends on bringing me to his lips.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“Sometimes, we must learn to open our hearts and grow to love someone we think we might not be able to. It’s the lot of women, especially noble women. We are little more than property, bargaining chips, or chains that hold alliances together. That is the price we pay for our comfort, riches, and titles.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“If we can't enjoy ourselves to excess once in a while, what is the value in life?”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“Never apologize for speaking your feelings to me, Your Grace. But take comfort in this; I will never let anyone harm you. Not Peter or his aunt or anyone else who might be lurking in the shadows. You will outlive them all, I will personally see to it.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“I will keep the people I love safe. Even if that means letting them”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“And I would do it again. I would die a thousand times, if each time I could wake up to your face.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“When waging a war of the heart, you must only fight if you are absolutely sure you can win.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“I’m quite sure they are gone. And should we be set upon again, I’m sure young Sophie will defend your honor.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“Books are one thing I love above all else. In a story, I can become anyone, travel any place. In those pages lives my only true freedom. We”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“She curtsies—something she’s never done in her life—and leaves quietly. “Maybe she’s drunk too?” Elizavetta offers, and the laughing begins again.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“she said to Theseus, Of the entire universe, I only wanted you.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“It takes all my effort to drive the dark, handsome Alexander and his imaginary kisses out of my mind.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“questions, he continues. “I think that love can indeed be many things. But the one thing it will never be is practical. Love is irrational by its very nature. It demands passion, fire, and no less than absolute surrender. It is a longing, a burning that consumes you, leaving you without reason, or defense. When love comes, nothing can stand in its way.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“If it’s war he wants, war it shall be,” I decide.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday

“The small blade in my hand is one of many he’s gifted me over the years, and the hilt is warm and comforting in my palm.”
― Sherry D. Ficklin, Queen of Someday