Holland Quotes

And Athos had. He’d broken Holland one bone, one day, one order at a time. Until all Holland wanted, more than the ability to save his world, more than the strength to bring the magic back, more than anything, was for it to end.It was cowardice, he knew, but cowardice came so much easier than hope.

No one suffers as beautifully as you do.

He suffered," added Athos softly. "But not like you." He brought his mouth closer. "No one suffers as beautifully as you." There it was, in the corner of Holland's mouth, the crease of his eye. Anger. Pain. Defiance. Athos smiled, victorious.

As I left his office he continued his telephone conversation, and as Amanda had declared, she was in fact waiting for me. t“So, Amanda, what is it now? Who is it you want to fix me up with today?”t“Well actually, I don’t have any new candidates in my mind just yet. I actually need some decorating advice.  I want to tackle my living room den. It has been about three years since it has had a lift. It needs a new theme, and I would like your opinion of what direction I should consider . . . modern contemporary or vintage?”t“Well, what does your husband think, or does he have a vote?”t“Well, on paper, yes, but between us women . . . absolutely not.