“What does Christian know about love? Seems he didn’t get the unconditional love he was entitled to during his very early years.… — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“But we were at your parents' dining table." I stare up at him, completely bewildered. "No one's ever said no to me… — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“In the back of my mind, my mother's often-recited warning comes to me: 'Never trust a man who can dance.” — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“My mother had a mantra: musical instrument, foreign language, martial art.” — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“I have spoken to no one, not even my mother or Ray. I don't have the capacity for idle talk now. No,… — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“This quote – Tess says it to her mother after Alec D’Urberville has had his wicked way with her.” “I know,” muses… — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“Don’t,” he murmurs, then kisses me lightly. “Why don’t you like to be touched?” I whisper, staring up into soft gray eyes. “Because I’m… — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“If he touches me, I will succumb. I know the power he wields over me and my traitorous body. I know.” — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“I’ve been so busy I haven’t managed to contact her since this morning, but she’s been hovering at the edge of my consciousness all… — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“Let me ask you something first. Do you want a regular vanilla relationship with no kinky fu*kery at all?” — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“And the baby?" The words are anguished, breathless. "The baby's fine, Mr. Grey." "Oh, thank God." The words are litany... a prayer, "Oh, thank… — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“No. No!” he says. “I . . .” He looks wildly around the room. For inspiration? For divine intervention? I don’t know. “You can’t… — E.L. James Copy Share Image
“Because we're getting to know each other, and you're stubborn and cantankerous and moody and difficult.” — E.L. James Copy Share Image
