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Kissed Quote by Georgette Heyer

“M'sieur, I am as a slave to my wife." He kissed the tips of his fingers. "I am as the dirt beneath her feet." He clasped his hands. "I must bestow on her all that she desires, or die!" "Pray make use of my sword, " invited his Grace. "It is in the corner behind you.” quote by Georgette Heyer
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““M'sieur, I am as a slave to my wife." He kissed the tips of his fingers. "I am as the dirt beneath her feet." He clasped his hands. "I must bestow on her all that she desires, or die!" "Pray make use of my sword, " invited his Grace. "It is in the corner behind you.””

Georgette Heyer

About This Quote

Source Novel: Regency Romance, 1935

A man declares his devotion to his wife, offering to fulfill all her desires, even at his own expense.

In simple terms: He vows to serve his wife completely.

Key Takeaway

Consider selfless love.

Themes

love devotion marriage

Mood

romantic thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • marriage vows
  • personal boundaries
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

self-sacrifice gender roles

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is self-sacrifice healthy in marriage?
  • Where is the line between love and self‑loss?
A Different Perspective

Such total devotion may ignore personal autonomy.

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