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Humor Quotes by Julia Quinn

57 Humor quotes by Julia Quinn

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Characters stumble into funny moments that reveal quirks and hidden feelings. The quotes show Alex kicking a door shut, Colin wrestling with secret insecurities, and a rabbit that might growl. They also highlight awkward speech, a rake’s cruel humor, and a sudden prayer for recovery that ends with a surprised shriek.

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“They marched back to the kitchen in silence, the only sound being Rufus's growl when Dunford tried to pet him. "Can a…

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“He rolled his eyes. Why was he surprised about anything having to do with her? Of course she'd be able to lift…

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“How delightful! Dunford had just come into an unexpected inheritance. She rather hoped it was something good. One of her friends had…

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“Why do you joke about such things?" she snapped. He let his gaze land rather intently on hers. "When the alternative is…

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“Bloody hell," Phillip finally burst out. "If you're going to break my legs, would you just go ahead and do it now?”

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“A misunderstanding?" Elizabeth echoed. "With an anvil?" "Oh, stop," Harriet admonished her. "I think he looks very dashing." "As if he dashed…

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“No one should have to walk down a church aisle with a bouquet of flowers unless she was the bride, already had…

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“con-tu-ber-nal(noun). One who occupies the same tent; a tent-fellow, comrade. The thought of Percy Prewitt as my contubernal causes me to break…

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“At any rate," she prattled on, awkwardness making her words run together, "I really can't get up to get my clothing, and…

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“I wasn't in any danger," Henry said quickly. "Dunford likes to exaggerate." "He does?" Alex asked, raising his brows. "He was very…

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“No," he said hoarsely, "the chair will do just fine, thank you." "If I know you are uncomfortable, I shan't be able…

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“He watched her as she carried the stone over to one of the walls and set it down. She exhaled and wiped…

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“They climbed up into the carriage and were on their way. Henry caught her bonnet on the doorframe as she was getting…

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“Tarryton did so, but not before saying, "I wouldn't be surprised if Billington came up to scratch on this gel." "Billington, Farnsworth,…

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“Even Colin - the golden boy, the man with the easy smile and devilish humor - had raw spots of his own.…

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“Alex strode through a doorway and kicked the door shut, finally dumping Emma down upon a large four-poster bed. She immediately made…

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“But just for the sake of argument, let's say I am cornered. Or perhaps I am in the middle of a crowded…

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“On the way over, however, it slid off the shovel and onto Henry's shoes. Pity, that. She whirled around. He waited for…

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“This is a wonderful day,” Anthony was muttering to himself. “A wonderful day.” He looked up sharply at Gareth. “You don’t have…

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“Well,” he said with an affected sigh, “you have my approval, at least.” “Why?” Hyacinth asked suspiciously. “It would be an excellent…

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“Sebastian,” Katarina said, turning to her nephew. “You’ve grown.” “It happens,” Sebastian quipped, flashing her his usual lopsided grin. “Goodness,” she said…

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“If someone loved you -someone decent and kind that is- you had a responsibility not to trample all over her heart. And…

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“Two hours later he was ready to kill her. Even his outraged mind, however, recognized that murder was not a viable option,…

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“The youngest one,” she interrupted. “The youngest son, I mean. The one who is unmarried.” “I know who he is.” “Very well,…

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“You’ll be seeing him tomorrow night, anyway.” “I am?” Hyacinth asked, at precisely the moment Mr. St. Clair said, “She will?” “You’re…

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“Miss Bridgerton,” he said, “the devil himself couldn’t scare you.” She forced her eyes to meet his. “That’s not a compliment, is…

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“You'd never have gotten it right. You have to hit the door just so. It took me weeks to learn." "And what…

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“First of all, this goes no further than this room." "Agreed," she said quickly. Anthony looked pointedly at Simon. "Of course," he…

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“I’m not trying to impress you,” he replied, glancing up at the front of the room. “Gads,” he said, blinking in surprise.…

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“I understand that you are an accomplished swords-man,” she finally said. He eyed her curiously. Where was she going with this? “I…

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“Gareth sucked in a breath. Hyacinth’s brother wasn’t going to make this easy on him. But that didn’t matter. He had vowed…

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“All I meant to say is that a rake's humor has its basis in cruelty. He needs a victim, for he cannot…

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“He yawned again, this time very loudly, and lazily opened his eyes. "I'm sorry I woke you up," she said quickly. "Was…

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“Consanguinity has never seemed to be one of your prerequisites for plain speaking.” “Touché,” she returned, giving him a single nod of…

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“Oh, go right ahead,' she replied. 'You seem to have such an affinity for canines.' 'Clearly,' he shot back, keeping his voice…

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“Alex finally turned around and noticed that there were three women in the room. He quickly swept his eyes over them, taking…

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“There was something about Miss Lyndon that made him glad she was on his side. Not that he thought she would make…

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“You did make a few odd noises when we rounded the corner on the second landing, but no, you were most definitely…

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“If this morning wasn't enjoyable, at least it was...shall we say...interesting, and my clothing was worth the sacrifice if it means we've…

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“Do you know what I like about you, Elizabeth?" She couldn't even possibly imagine. "You're as kind and good a person as…

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“Charlotte had tried to read his work. It seemed only polite, after all, given that they were neighbors. But after a while, she'd simply…

“Yes?" "When you said you weren't angry..." "Yes?" "Were you?" "I was rather annoyed," he admitted. "But not angry?" She sounded as if she…

Daniel held himself very still, waiting for the wave of jealousy that never came. He was furious with the man who’d taken advantage of…

“ "What do you say, Miss Lyndon? Shall we have a go at it?" " 'Shall we have a go at it?' " Ellie…

“Just curious,she mouthed. "What? I didn't catch that." Jjuussttccuurriioouuss.She drew it out this time, hoping he'd be able to read her lips. "If you…

“It was nearly impossible to keep anything a secret, especially from her sisters, the youngest of whom—Hyacinth—could probably have won the war against Napoleon…

“Something important is always about to happen... And if not, you'd do well to act as if it were. You'll enjoy life better that…

“Sophie picked her way through the forest, stepping over tree roots, and pushing aside low-lying branches, letting them snap back behind her with reckless…

People will think you're courting me.' 'Nonsense, everyone knows I don't court respectable women.

“If you cannot recognize the problem, there is no way that I could explain it to you." He laughed, damn the man. "My goodness,"…