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The Last Queen Quotes

And remember this: whenever possible, don’t fight openly with your enemy. Let them think they’ve won—and then strike when least expected.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The Last Queen
love something—or someone—so much that you would willingly sacrifice yourself. I want to be brave like that.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The Last Queen
Perhaps we are always alone, from the time we leave the safety of our mothers’ wombs until the time Waheguru gathers us to Himself.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The Last Queen
I've done nothing wrong - nothing except follow my heart. But the world is cruel to women who love.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The Last Queen
A wise person allows herself to be used when it suits her purpose. She pretends weakness, then waits for the right moment to take control.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The Last Queen
If Jindan wants something badly enough, she can make it happen. She believes this completely.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The Last Queen
The maharaja, though not particularly handsome himself, likes having good-looking men around him. I admire the confidence that enables him to do that.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The Last Queen
I’m grateful that we are safe. But it occurs to me that being safe is not very different from being imprisoned.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The Last Queen
This is the tragedy of Hindustan: our disunity. Our enemies have used it against us over and over.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The Last Queen