265 Quotes by Melanie Dickerson

I used to think God would not allow terrible injustices to stand, that he would protect the innocent, right the wrongs, pay back those who had mistreated my father, my sister, and me. Every wrong, every lie, would be brought to light and made right. But not I realize that even though God is good and just and He will eventually make all things right, sometimes wrongs are not made right in this life.

How had she ever thought him handsome? He was hideous, his eyes as colorless as his skin.

O God, why did you make me a woman? So that men could try to take advantage of me? I am no good to my brothers when they need me the most. Am I only useful for making them sweaters?

I don't understand why so many unjust things happen. I know I should accept it as part of life in a fallen world.

Showing your emotions does not make you weak. Just as not showing emotions does not make you strong.

Ava had once told [Gisela], "Never let yourself fall in love with someone who doesn't love you. Or at least don't tell them you love them, whatever you do." It had seemed likewise counsel. A person who didn't love you could use the knowledge of your love against you.

She had never been in love before. She'd tried to save herself the pain, but all her pretending and hiding the truth from herself had not saved her at all. And even though this love was painful, it was worth it to remember how the sight of him and the sound of his voice had made her heart beat faster, that feeling of wanting what was best for someone else, even if it broke her own heart.

But in her heart she truly believed she was a better lady than Lady Dorothea ever was. Was it wrong to think she was nobler in her heart than the true nobleman's daughter?

I'm proud of my carefree behaviour [...] I am boisterous, when I choose to be, and simply because I don't behave like a wan and fainting female who has not a thought in her head except try to attract an eligible suitor [...] I shall not conform to how you or anyone else tells me I should behave. I am answerable only to God.