“Perhaps time is an inconsistent healer, but God can purge even the most painful memories.”
―
Melanie Dickerson,
The Merchant's Daughter
“For us mortals, love is greater than justice.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Merchant's Daughter
“God wants us all to strive to grow more like Jesus, to become holy as he is holy, but God has a specific purpose for each person. How could it not be so? Everyone in a village cannot be a baker, because who would then make the candles or shoe the horses or grow the food? God says we are like a body. . . . Just as the villagers are part of a village and have different tasks, we all have tasks to do for the Lord God.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Captive Maiden
“Time blunts the pain and creates a mist over one’s memory — at least in the case of death and sorrow. Other types of pain linger longer.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Merchant's Daughter
“So, you see, a man can love you, but only imperfectly. It is God alone who can be God.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Golden Braid
“Your scars only make you dearer to me, reminding me of what a hero you are. My eyes behold the most handsome man in the world.” ― Melanie Dickerson
“If you die fighting, I want to die fighting with you.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Beautiful Pretender
“Let Valten go save his own damsel in distress. I'm sure there are other maidens he can fall in love with.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Fairest Beauty
“Everyone will say I'm insane, but I don't care, Rose. Is it insane to marry the girl I love? A girl with golden brown hair, with gifts of beauty and goodness and storytelling?” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Healer's Apprentice
“He leaned toward her, his face only a breath away. His intense look captured her fully. His words rumbled from his chest. "If you love me, kiss me.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Merchant's Daughter
“Striding up to him, Wilhelm drew his fist back and landed a clean blow to Rupert’s jaw. Rupert reeled, and after two wobbly backward steps, hit the floor on his backside. He raised a hand to his face. “Feel better?” “No. Get up so I can hit you again.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Healer's Apprentice
“She wanted to hit him. Perhaps she would.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Golden Braid
“You just cry if you want to.” Eustacia’s voice was kind but firm. “Women cry. Men don’t understand it, but crying is what we do.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Merchant's Daughter
“You tried to kill me with your dagger,” Valten said calmly. “I can get you disqualified from this tournament.” “Are you threatening me?” “Yes.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Captive Maiden
“O Father God, I know nothing is impossible for You. I am not putting my faith in anything but You — not the money in my purse, nor my status as the daughter of a duke, not in Colin’s ability to protect me, nor even in myself. My faith is in You. You are mighty to save, and I will not waver in my faith. I know You care for me, and nothing is too hard for You.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Princess Spy
“Valten always did say you were the luckiest boy alive.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Fairest Beauty
“She never imagined she would get her first true kiss in the secret tunnel, surrounded by strange men. At least it was memorable.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Princess Spy
“Some children at one of his tournaments in Burgundy had taken to calling him "Goliath". Not the most endearing biblical character.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Captive Maiden
“The pain in his chest grew so intense it took his breath away. So this is what a broken heart feels like.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Healer's Apprentice
“For us mortals, love is greater than justice.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Merchant's Daughter
“God wants us all to strive to grow more like Jesus, to become holy as he is holy, but God has a specific purpose for each person. How could it not be so? Everyone in a village cannot be a baker, because who would then make the candles or shoe the horses or grow the food? God says we are like a body. . . . Just as the villagers are part of a village and have different tasks, we all have tasks to do for the Lord God.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Captive Maiden
“Time blunts the pain and creates a mist over one’s memory — at least in the case of death and sorrow. Other types of pain linger longer.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Merchant's Daughter
“So, you see, a man can love you, but only imperfectly. It is God alone who can be God.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Golden Braid
“Your scars only make you dearer to me, reminding me of what a hero you are. My eyes behold the most handsome man in the world.” ― Melanie Dickerson
“If you die fighting, I want to die fighting with you.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Beautiful Pretender
“Let Valten go save his own damsel in distress. I'm sure there are other maidens he can fall in love with.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Fairest Beauty
“Everyone will say I'm insane, but I don't care, Rose. Is it insane to marry the girl I love? A girl with golden brown hair, with gifts of beauty and goodness and storytelling?” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Healer's Apprentice
“He leaned toward her, his face only a breath away. His intense look captured her fully. His words rumbled from his chest. "If you love me, kiss me.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Merchant's Daughter
“Striding up to him, Wilhelm drew his fist back and landed a clean blow to Rupert’s jaw. Rupert reeled, and after two wobbly backward steps, hit the floor on his backside. He raised a hand to his face. “Feel better?” “No. Get up so I can hit you again.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Healer's Apprentice
“She wanted to hit him. Perhaps she would.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Golden Braid
“You just cry if you want to.” Eustacia’s voice was kind but firm. “Women cry. Men don’t understand it, but crying is what we do.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Merchant's Daughter
“You tried to kill me with your dagger,” Valten said calmly. “I can get you disqualified from this tournament.” “Are you threatening me?” “Yes.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Captive Maiden
“O Father God, I know nothing is impossible for You. I am not putting my faith in anything but You — not the money in my purse, nor my status as the daughter of a duke, not in Colin’s ability to protect me, nor even in myself. My faith is in You. You are mighty to save, and I will not waver in my faith. I know You care for me, and nothing is too hard for You.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Princess Spy
“Valten always did say you were the luckiest boy alive.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Fairest Beauty
“She never imagined she would get her first true kiss in the secret tunnel, surrounded by strange men. At least it was memorable.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Princess Spy
“Some children at one of his tournaments in Burgundy had taken to calling him "Goliath". Not the most endearing biblical character.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Captive Maiden
“The pain in his chest grew so intense it took his breath away. So this is what a broken heart feels like.” ― Melanie Dickerson, The Healer's Apprentice
