Quotes From "The Golden Lily" By Richelle Mead

Why on earth would you buy a car like this if you can't drive a stick? There are dozens of cars--new cars--that have automatic transmission. It'd be a million times easier." Adrian shrugged. "I like the color. It matches my living room. Richelle Mead

Considering Adrian had once gotten bored while reading while reading a particularly long menu, I had a hard time imagining he'd read the Hugo book in any language. Richelle Mead

Every relationship is different. Everyone loves differently. Richelle Mead

His eyes widened. “Are you some kind of mutant human? Like a fire user? And I use mutant as a compliment, you know. I wouldn’t think less of you. Richelle Mead

The only thing true about what you just said was the storybook damsel part - and that only because you're pretty enough to be one. Richelle Mead

It made you happy... Richelle Mead

With a few swift steps, Adrian stood in front of me again. The wall was only a couple inches behind me, and I had nowhere to go. He made no threatening moves, but he did clasp my hands and hold them to his chest while leaning down to me.“ No, you will listen. For once, you’re going to hear something that doesn’t fit into your neat, compartmentalized world of order and logic and reason. Because this isn’t reasonable. If you’re terrified, believe me–this scares the hell out of me, too. You asked about Rose? I tried to be a better person for her–but it was to impress her, to get her to want me. But when I’m around you, I want to be better because… well, because it feels right. Because I want to. You make me want to become something greater than myself. I want to excel. You inspire me in every act, every word, every glance. I look at you, and you’re like… like light made into flesh. I said it on Halloween and meant every word: you are the most beautiful creature I have ever seen walking this earth. And you don’t even know it. You have no clue how beautiful you are or how brightly you shine. . Richelle Mead

It is terrifying, ” said Adrian. “And weird, for lack of a better word. And part of you knows… well, part of you knows something’s not right. That your thinking’s not right. But what do you about that? All we can go on is what we think, how we see the world. If you can’t trust your own mind, what can you trust? What other people tell you? Richelle Mead

All we can go on is what we think, how we see the world. If you can't trust your own mind what can you trust? Richelle Mead

How is Angeline?" asked Dimitri. "Is she improving?" Eddie and I exchanged glances. So much for avoiding her indiscretions. "improving how exactly?" I asked. "Improving how exactly?" I asked. "In combat, in following the dress code, or in keeping her hands to herself?" "Or in turning off caps lock?" added Eddie. "you noticed that too?" I asked. "Hard not to, " he said. Dimitri looked surprised, which was not a common thing. He wasn't caught off guard very often, but then, no one could really prepare for what Angeline might do. "I didn't realize I needed to be more specific, " said Dimitri after a pause. "I meant combat. Richelle Mead

Note even Moroi give licenses to infants, Sage, Richelle Mead

Did you just use juxtaposition in a sentence?" "Yes, Sage" he said patiently. "We use it all the time with art,. .. That, and I know how to use a dictionary Richelle Mead

Adrian was completely deadpan. 'So. You're saying my sister is dressed like a prostitute. Richelle Mead

For a moment his eyes locked onto me with an intensity that left me breathless. Richelle Mead

Really, Sage? A date?" I sighed. "Yes, Adrian. A date." A real date. Not, like, doing homework together, " he added. "I mean like where you go out to a movie or something. And a movie that's not part of a school assignment. Or about something boring."" A real date." I figured I wouldn't give him the specifics on the Shakespheare play." What's the lucky guy's name?"" Brayden." There was a pause. "Brayden? That his real name?"" Why are you asking if everything's real? You think I'd make any of this up?"" No, no, " Adrian assured me. "That what's so ynbelievable about it. Is he cute?" I glanced at the clock. It was time for me to meet my study group. "Gee, maybe I should just send you a picture to review?"" Yes, please. And a full background check and life history."" I have to go. Why do you care so much anyway?" I finally asked in exasperation. His answer took a long time, which was uncharacteristic. Richelle Mead

None of us are meant to be or do anything. We decide what we're going to be. Richelle Mead