“We've schemed and fought and loved until we are so entangled in hearts and minds that there is no way to set… — Sharon Kay Penman Copy Share Image
“Pitiful and pitied by no one, why have I come to the ignominy of this detestable old age, who was ruler of… — Eleanor of Aquitaine Copy Share Image
“After the dedication, Eleanor saw Bernard privately, probably at her own request. He came prepared to offer more spiritual comfort, thinking that… — Alison Weir Copy Share Image
“In this martial world dominated by men, women had little place. The Church's teachings might underpin feudal morality, yet when it came… — Alison Weir Copy Share Image
“Court life for a queen of France at that time was, however, stultifyingly routine. Eleanor found that she was expected to be… — Alison Weir Copy Share Image
“From whom but the Devil did this advice come under which you are acting? Those who are urging you to repeat your… — Alison Weir Copy Share Image
“Giraldus claimed that he had heard about Eleanor's adultery with Geoffrey from the saintly Bishop Hugh of Lincoln, who had learned of… — Alison Weir Copy Share Image
“She knew she'd wounded him when he'd least expected it, and her satisfaction lasted until the door had closed behind him. Once… — Sharon Kay Penman Copy Share Image
![“Pitiful and pitied by no one, why have I come to the ignominy of this detestable old age, who was ruler of two kingdoms, mother of two kings? My guts are torn from me, my family is carried off and removed from me. The young king [crown prince Henry, †1183] and the count of Britanny [prince…” quote by Eleanor of Aquitaine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/015/eleanor-of-aquitaine-52379_death-wish_pitiful-and-pitied-by-no-one-why-have-i_796292.jpg)
