Rose Maylie Quotes

Joy and grief were mingled in the cup; but there were no bitter tears: for even grief arose so softened, and clothed in such sweet and tender recollections, that it became a solemn pleasure, and lost all character of pain.

A father, sister, and mother, were gained, and lost, in that one moment.

Let the tears which fell, and the broken words which were exchanged in the long close embrace between the orphans, be sacred.

She deserves the best and purest love the heart of man can offer.

My heart is set, as firmly as ever heart of man was set on woman. I have no thought, no view, no hope, in life beyond her; and if you oppose me in this great stake, you take my peace and happiness in your hands, and cast them to the wind.