45 Quotes by Elizabeth Lim

The violins seemed to swoon with her every step, or maybe she was simply happy.

Oh, Bruno, I'm sorry."Her dog looked at her as if he didn't understand why she was apologizing to him."You could be home with a hot meal and a warm bed right now." She stroked his ear playfully. "You could be drinking a nice warm bowl of milk, or chasing Lucifer out of the kitchen." She drew him close, burying her face in his warm fur. "But I'm glad you're here, loyal as always. Thank you, Bruno.

And why the name Bruno?""My papa picked it. He said it meant 'brown,' like his coat. But also 'protector.' We didn't mean to keep him at first. But he came to us looking so starved and sad that we took him in, and once he'd been fed, Papa and I couldn't part with him." Cinderella smiled at Bruno. "He's been my sweetest companion ever since. And my most loyal protector.""I like dogs more than people," said the duchess. "For that very reason- they don't let you down as much.

Remember, happiness isn't just a smile. You can't force it to come true.... Go to this masquerade ball with your new friends, put on a pretty gown, and dance the night away. Sneak out into the royal gardens and drink tea under the moonlight. Get lost in the streets of Valors and spend some of your wages on something that'll make you happy to look at every morning. Even the small joys are worth cherishing, and they will lead to greater ones.

People will see what they want to see.

He gestured at her mask. "A swan. It suits you.""I didn't have many choices. It was either a swan or a peacock."The prince leaned closer, speaking softly. "Swans were my mother's favorite birds. She used to tell me that once they fall in love, they stay in love forever.

The more you worry about it, the less you'll be able to concentrate.

The gown was still warm from having been pressed, and the ruffles tickled her collarbone as she slipped it onto her body.

Mulan's watery reflection stared back at her: a girl with bloodshot, swollen eyes, pale cheeks, and bruises all over her arms and legs.But that wasn't all Mulan saw. She saw a young woman who'd thrown her heart into becoming a warrior, who'd fought battle after battle, whether it was to please her family and honor their expectations, or to protect China from invaders.