20 Quotes & Sayings By Julianne Donaldson

Julianne Donaldson is the author of the bestselling, critically acclaimed novels The Good Girl and A GENTLEMAN'S GAME. She was born in England and now lives in New York City.

I know my heart. It has always been yours, Kate....
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I know my heart. It has always been yours, Kate. Always. Julianne Donaldson
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You are brave and loyal and true. You have such a good heart." He held my hand close to his chest and covered it with his other hand. "It is only afraid. But I would take such good care of it, love, if you would give it to me. Julianne Donaldson
Even more than a heart, hope was a necessary traveling...
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Even more than a heart, hope was a necessary traveling companion. Julianne Donaldson
I think the most profound beauty is found in what...
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I think the most profound beauty is found in what our hearts love. Julianne Donaldson
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I think the most profound beauty is found in what our hearts love. And I love this, Kate, more than I love anything else. It is beyond beautiful to me. It is home. It is..." He paused, and squinted a little, as if looking into the sun, but his gaze stayed steady on me. "It is the sight I want to see every day, for the rest of my life. Julianne Donaldson
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I think of marriage differently. A Companionship of like minds. A tie that binds, yes, but in the binding comes strength. A lifetime with your dearest friend as your truest and best companion. That is what it can be. I believe that. Julianne Donaldson
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Do not let anyone else's expectations direct the course of your life. I have discovered happiness in being true to who I am. Julianne Donaldson
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I am not going to pretend to write a love letter to another man. Julianne Donaldson
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A man does not need encouragement to lose his heart. Julianne Donaldson
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Of course, one must always take into consideration the modestly of the lady. Too subtle and she may miss your meaning all together. Too strong, and she may never look you in the face again. Julianne Donaldson
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Henry lifted his head and looked directly at me. I froze where I stood, feeling as if he had just told me a secret with that look. It was new . It was a question and a statement and a quick, hidden secret all at once.. Julianne Donaldson
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Philip. I have never been outside of England. I've never even been to London. Do you know what I would give for your experiences? How could you possibly think you would bore me?" He didn't answer, but there was such a look of delight in his eyes that I had to ask, "Why are you looking at me like that?" "You called me Philip. For the first time. Julianne Donaldson
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You are not The Giver of My Heart’s Desire.” I took a deep breath and smiled. “You are my heart’s desire. Julianne Donaldson
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Now you also know what it is to be wanted and loved. Julianne Donaldson
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I hope you do not let anyone else's expectations direct the course of your life. Julianne Donaldson
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Don't let others expectations direct the course of your life. Julianne Donaldson
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-Hardly knowing what i was doing, i began to hit the table with one hand as i sang in a low voice. Big cows" -thump- "lumps of meat" -thump. His widened. "Give me milk" -thump- "warm and sweet." I stopped abruptly, pressing my lips together as I realized what I had just sung. The ridiculousness of it struck me forcibly and I knew I could not goon without laughing. We stared at each other, locked in a stalemate, his eyes brimming with laughter, his lips trembling. My chin quivered. Against my will, a sound burst from me. It was a very unladylike snort.- . Julianne Donaldson
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The sensation Ihad experienced vanished like smoke from a snuffed candle, leaving behind wisps of namelesslonging. Julianne Donaldson
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The sensation I had experienced vanished like smoke from a snuffed candlem, leaving behind wisps of nameless longing. Julianne Donaldson