The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Quotes

“While there are many things beyond our control, I’ve always thought the cruellest is that we mortals are not told when our last glance is just that.”
― Beth Brower, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion #1

“On a cream card a single word was scrawled: Imperterritus. I flipped the card over, and embossed in gold was a beautiful lion. It was not docile, neither was it ferocious or violent, rather, it was undaunted. Which is what, I learned upon investigation, Imperterritus means in Latin. Undaunted. Fearless.”
― Beth Brower, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1

“But my true love is the evening walk, that last hour of daylight that has its way with sunlight, shadow, and soul. That was the case this evening. The lamps were lit, light coming from the houses, and there walked I, alone, and not upset to be so.”
― Beth Brower, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion #1

“Keep your answers brief, tidy, and without too many loose strings she can pull at.”
― Beth Brower, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion #1

“His smile came easily, but I could almost see the marionette strings pulling it onto his face. I don’t trust him at all.”
― Beth Brower, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion #1

“The garret has mice.
I weep.”
― Beth Brower, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion #1

“and you will look very thoughtful and intelligent. Let us hope you are. Unless you hope to marry soon. Then let us hope you are not. It takes a courageous man to marry a woman with a mind.”
― Beth Brower, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion #1

“I once asked him about the afterlife. I said, "Maxwell, what do you think it will be like?"
He answered back, "Well, Lion, I can't rightly say, but I do hope I'll know better what to do with that one than I do with the one I've got at present.”
― Beth Brower, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1

“Against all desire, I need you to balance the table at a dinner tomorrow evening here at Spencer House. Wear your emerald green dress. Do try to be less of the attitude I found you in this afternoon.”
― Beth Brower, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1