Quote by Dorothy Dunnett Download Open image ““Lion-hearted; her tremors braced with virtue, Philippa trotted on.”” — Dorothy Dunnett ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.4 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
“She made no other moves, but there was tension in her that said she was a lioness that could strike at any moment. You… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“His courage became infectious, coursing through her veins and urging her forward toward the cairn.” — Vivienne Savage Copy Share Image
“Full revelation, she couldn't help feeling, was something which was considered a virtue only among the reckless or the cruel.” — Sally Vickers Copy Share Image
“He felt the tremble . . . Why? But she was bigger, stronger, more intelligent than himself, wasn’t she? Did she, too, feel that intangible menace, that groping out of darkness, that crouching malignancy down below? Was there, then, no strength in growing up? No solace in being an adult? No sanctuary in life? No fleshly citadel strong enough to… — Ray Bradbury Copy Share
“An injured lion wants to know if he can still roar. It's about dignity and self-esteem, which isn't quite the same as vanity.” — Jeffrey Zaslow Copy Share Image
“She was resilient A brave soldier when life tested her It didn't matter that she did strange things like stand tall under the rain… — M.J. Abraham Copy Share Image
“It amazed him to see that her heart had changed from that of a mouse into that of a lion in the matter of… — M.S. Willis Copy Share Image
“She was as inept at causing pain as she was at giving pleasure. Strange lioness, indeed! She thought she possessed claws, but when she… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“She could actively, viciously, if necessary, follow her heart, and in doing so, affect the hearts of others.” — Molly Prentiss Copy Share Image
“She felt like she was walking up on a wounded animal, unsure if reaching out to him was going to win her a bit… — Lara Adrian Copy Share Image
“Perfectly prepared to be an eavesdropper but unwilling to look like one, Philippa backed quickly towards the door and collided, hard, with an unseen… — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share Image
“I had forged her myself, out of brokenness, learning to love wildness instead of fearing it. To thrive on the exhilaration of the hunt,… — Paula McLain Copy Share Image
“Haven't I been worth five years' excellent gossip to you? Are you not all waiting agog to see me seize my sister-in-law by the… — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share Image
“Standing safely on the opposite bank with her dry maid, her dry escort, and a company of streaming horsemen, Philippa said scathingly, ‘That’s men… — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share Image
“It wasna a man,’ said Andrew Kerr broadly. ‘T’was my aunty. I tellt ye. I’m no risking cauld steel in ma wame for a pittance, unless all that’s mine is well lookit after—’ ‘An old lady,’ said Lord Grey with forbearance, ‘in curling papers and a palatial absence of teeth?’ ‘My aunt Lizzie!’ said Andrew Kerr. ‘She has just,’ said… — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share
“I don't like this war. I don't like the cold-blooded scheming at the beginning and the carnage at the end and the grumbling and… — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share Image
“It is not easy for Brehons to decide concerning bees that have taken up their lodging in the trees of a noble dignitary; with… — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share Image
“Go away and bleed to death,’ said his onetime saviour sharply. ‘On behalf of the female sex I feel I may cheer every lesion.” — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share Image
Lack of genius never held anyone back. Only time wasted on resentment and daydreaming can do that. — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share Image
“What do you hope for that you haven’t got? What can that child give you?’ There was a little silence. ‘A virgin audience for… — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share Image
Did I ever tell you,’ said Lymond pausing on the afterthought, on his way to the flap, ‘that that aunt of mine once hatched an egg?’ He paused, deep in thought, and walked slowly to the door before turning again. His lordship of Aubigny, staring after the vanishing form of his brother, received the full splendour of Lymond’s smile. ‘It… — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share
“Which reminds me -' 'The new ladies have arrived,' said Adam grimly. 'Guaranteed of clean stock, and inured to Russian practices. Osep has announced himself suited.' 'For the time being,' said Danny, open-eyed. 'That's ten since Pitsligo. Do you think it is a subversive attempt at colonization, or the long Russian nights that ought to be setting in about now… — Dorothy Dunnett Copy Share
