Illegitimate Quote by Lisa Kleypas
““I am illegitimate," she said distinctly, as if he were a foreigner trying to learn English. "You are a viscount. You can't marry a bastard." "What about the Duke of Clarence? He had ten bastard children by that actress...what was her name..." "Mrs. Jordan." "Yes, that one, Their children were all illegitimate, but some of them married peers." "You're not the Duke of Clarence." "That's right. I'm not a blueblood any more than you are. I inherited the title purely by happenstance" "That doesn't matter. If your married me, it would be scandalous and inappropriate, and doors would be closed to you." "Good God, woman, I let two of my sisters marry Gypsies. Those doors have already been closed, bolted, and nailed shut.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas, 2005
Social status and love clash; love transcends class, yet societal expectations can restrict relationships.
In simple terms: Love vs. class expectations.
Key Takeaway
Love can defy class, but society may block it.
Themes
love
class
society
identity
Mood
conflicted
hopeful
Type
dramatic
romantic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- marriage negotiations
- family pressure
- personal identity decisions
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
personal freedom
family expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What sacrifices are worth love?
- How do you confront societal pressure?
A Different Perspective
Love may not overcome entrenched prejudice.
