“A hint of sensual frustration roughened his voice.And I will curse the gods along with them, Min. Some wild monsoon raged through me as I looked at you just now. Its left me rearranged inside, and ...”

“I will insist you be man enough to take it. I wont have you making light of my feelings, or making light of yourselfas if youre not worthy of them. Because you are worthy, Colin. Youre a generous, ...”

“Her chin lifted. "Very well. Here is my best offer. Half of my nakedness for all of yours."He pretended to think on it. " It's a bargain.”

“So odd. Most women of his acquaintance relied on physical beauty and charm to mask their less-pleasant traits. This girl did the opposite, hiding everything interesting about herself behind a prim,...”

“A better man wouldnt play this sweethearts game with her when he knew very well it couldnt lead to more.But he wasnt a better man. He was Colin Sandhurst, reckless, incorrigible rogueand damn it, h...”

“Oh no. Oh God. I couldn't possibly be so stupid.""Don't limit yourself. You can be anything you wish.”

“When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable.”

“If I discover within myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.”

“sex is the consolation you have when you can't have love”

“Hard work is a prison sentence only if it does not have meaning.”

“I knew right then that I wanted to be a part of something that meaningful. I wanted to have something I was so passionate about that I'd be willing to risk everything for it. I wanted to know that ...”

“Do it with passion or not at all.”

“Her chest began to quake softly. "Why?" "Why what, sweetheart?" I said gently. "Why do you want me?" I didn't even have to think. "Because anyone who's been through what you have and can still com...”

“If you run from me, I will chase you, and I'll find you....”

“Percy (to Annabeth): If I was going to pick one person in the world to reattach my head, I'd pick you.Silena: Awww . . . Percy, that is so sweet!Annabeth: Shut up, Silena.”