It is what a man does for strangers that counts more than what he does for his family. — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
A blind man can see what she feels for you and you for her. Your souls are not merely entwined; they are… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Oh God, Frankie, I breathe in rhythm with that man. You think that's not my flesh and blood after all these years? — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
In a kinder world," he whispered, "one I promise you I've seen, men and women flirt and dance and love with only… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
What if she's all I give you in this life of ours, my love?" she asked quietly. "Then I'll shout at the… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Don't ever ask me again if I hate living anywhere with you and Jasmina. This Rock reminds me of the boy I… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Men don't rape women because their women are ugly," cousin Jostien said, but there was a protest at his words. "That's what… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
People aren’t interested in the truth, Dafar. They’re interested in what keeps them safe. They’re interested in being looked after. They’re interested… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
He knew he should have counted. It was the rule to count to ten in his head before he opened his mouth.… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
We pass more women with swollen bellies hurrying towards the godshouse and Arjuro presses a kiss to Tariq's outstretched fingers. 'She's mocking… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
You said to me once that you weren’t what I dreamed of. You were right. You surpass everything I dreamed of. Even… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
So apart from writing letters home to your fantasy girlfriends,"Ben says, walking backwards, "what do you guys do out here without television… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Some of us weren't born for rewards, Froi. We were born for sacrifices. — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
I'm very disturbed to find out that the leader of the Townies has a soul and I'm beginning to develop a bit of a… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
In the games of queens and kings, we leave our dreams at the door and we make do with what we have. Sometimes if… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
And then you came along and you spoke to me and nobody had looked me in the eye for years. (...) But I remember… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Do you want to know something about tyrants? When faced with death, they weep and they beg just like the rest of us. — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
“you do that all the time you know. you ask me questions when you know the answer will piss you off. ask me a… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
I need voices of reason and of hysteria and of empathy. I need to have an Alanis moment. I need advice from Elizabeth Bennett.… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
“When I saw "Ulysses" on Georgie's bedside table and Tom Finch's name written on it in a scrawl so like my old man's, I… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
“Our bodies aren't strangers,' he said, his voice ragged. 'Our spirits aren't strangers'. He held her face in his hands. 'Tell me what part… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Phaedra of Alonso’s death was a never-ending pain that gnawed at his insides. It made him a prisoner in his own cottage. — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
You know what? You didn't do anything wrong. I did. It's this dumb thing I do. I look into things and see more than… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Everything's going to be fine. She'll be back at work soon. Let's just keep the house clean." Oh yeah, I want to say, because… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
