Top 200 Melanie Dickerson Quotes (2024 Update)

1. “Perhaps time is an inconsistent healer, but God can purge even the most painful memories.”

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2. “You must let God’s love heal you.”

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3. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

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4. “She did not want wealth or fame or power, but simply to be loved, to be cherished, to feel safe, cared for, and protected. She wanted someone to be kind to her and love her.”

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5. “The fierce look on his face softened to the look he wore for no one but her.”

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6. “But I do care. The truth is, I love you.”

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7. “Beautiful, clever, hardheaded Rapunzel, who had broken down and cried, whose hair was as beautiful as a sunset.”

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8. “You aren’t worthy because of what you’ve done, son, because no one can ever do enough to be truly worthy because God gave His Son to make us worthy.”

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9. “Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, and the second greatest is to love your neighbor as yourself.”

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10. “You deserve to love and be loved.”

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11. “Mistress Eustacia sent me to have my bandage changed.” He looked disgruntled. She adjusted the pot so that it wasn’t directly over the fire then wiped her hands on her apron. He sat down impatiently on the bench against the wall. Annabel rummaged through the shelves until she found a container of honey and some bandages, smiling to herself at his reluctant compliance. Then.”

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12. “The world needs more people like you, Odette.” She smiled to lighten the mood.“And you, Jorgen Hortman.”

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13. “Are you threatening me?” “Yes.”

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14. “You are the most beautiful sight,” he whispered. He leaned down and kissed her forehead. She leaned into him, her whole body melting. His lips moved to her temple, then her cheek. Finally, they slipped down and found her mouth. He kissed her slowly, reverently, his hands resting on the sides of her head, his thumbs lightly touching her cheekbones.”

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15. “For a man of action and few words, the ones he did say were quite lovely.”

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16. “She kept her eyes on him the whole time as he slowly lowered her with the rope. His heart pounded faster the closer she got to him. When she was still a few feet from the ground, she let go of the rope and reached for his shoulders. He caught her in his arms, and she buried her face in his neck. “I have you,” he whispered, letting his lips brush her temple. “I have you.” Her feet dangled above the ground, and she laughed. Her whole body shook in his arms.”

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17. “Rose reached out and touched his fingers. He immediately covered her hand in a firm grasp. His warm fingers entwined with hers and made her heart beat erratically. The snake had nearly scared her to death, but his touch and his presence overwhelmed her with comfort and safety. The darkness gave her a feeling of intimacy with him. They could hold each other’s hand and no one could see. She liked it – so very much.”

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18. “Lord Hamlin’s eyes darted in their direction, alighted on Rose, and held. His expression changed and his features softened as he looked at her.”

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19. “You are brave and strong and good, noble and kind. I love you and I think you’re...”

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20. “Soon he would be married and no longer living at Hagenheim Castle. He would forget her, and she would forget him. But if the pain in his chest was any indication, it might be a painful process.”

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21. “She whispered, “Even with a broken hand, you are the knight I’d most want and trust to rescue me-and I know you can do it. You are the boldest, bravest, most noble knight in the Holy Empire.”

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22. “I don’t need prestige or wealth,” he said softly. “I need you, and I want you with me forever.”

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23. “Her heart stuttered. She swallowed and pushed back the longing to throw her arms around him. “I do want to marry Jorgen Hartman” – she wrenched her gaze from Jorgen and turned to the margrave – “with all my heart, but I do not accept him to escape punishment or to escape marrying someone I do not love. I accept him because he is the best man I have ever known. He is good and kind and honest. He is exactly the kind of man I would wish to marry. I may not be worthy of him, but I love him.” She.”

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24. “Rapunzel tried to slow her breathing and control her thoughts. Becoming angry was not the way to concentrate on making a plan of escape. It was foolish to defend herself to this woman.”

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25. “I want you to be my family now, for us to be a family together.”

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26. “O God, don’t let them hurt Lord le Wyse. Help me, God. I have to save him. Why? the voice in her head asked. Why do you have to save him? The voice answered itself. Because you love him. I do! O God, I do love him. She’d loved him for a long time, and she suddenly wanted to tell him so, more than anything. But first she had to get to him before anyone else – before it was too late.”

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27. “Christians were forgiven and therefore must forgive.”

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28. “He stared at her perfect lips. “God, if you have made a way for us to be together,” he whispered, “then let me awaken her with this kiss of true love.” Slowly, he leaned toward her, closed his eyes, and pressed his lips to hers. Her eyes fluttered open. She smiled softly then reached up and touched his cheek. He covered her hand with his. “You are well?” “Yes.” Her voice was breathy. “Thank you. But if it’s all right, I think I will sleep a bit more.”

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29. “He had danced with fair maidens before, but Odette was different. She was graceful and beautiful, but there was something in her eyes and in the things she said, an intelligence and a boldness that belied her quiet demeanor.”

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30. “Men were such strange creatures. Perhaps getting shot at and defending a woman against wild animals and evil archers truly was his idea of enjoyment.”

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31. “She danced as if nothing had ever made her so happy. She smiled as if it was only for him. He hoped those smiles meant she liked him, because he hoped to dance only with her at the ball tomorrow night.”

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32. “Even a dozen soldiers couldn’t make her feel as safe as Valten could.”

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33. “He was nearly asleep when he heard a voice, a melody so unearthly and beautiful he glanced up at the sky, expecting to see heaven opened and an angel of music. But all he saw were a few stars winking above him through the leaves.”

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34. “Instead of letting her go, he lifted her hand to his lips, his eyelids closing, and slowly kissed the backs of her fingers. She held her breath at the rush of pleasure his lips created as they brushed softly over her skin. A tiny sigh escaped her. I shouldn’t let him do this.”

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35. “Missing?” His father looked quite dangerous, as dangerous as Valten felt.”

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36. “For us mortals, love is greater than justice.”

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37. “She cried so hard she thought her heart would burst – until Sir Gerek put his arms around her.”

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38. “The urge to jump up and go to him was so strong that she grabbed the stool she was sitting on with both hands and clutched the rough wood with all her might.”

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39. “More importantly, sir, you have my word that I would cherish your daughter and treat her well, bringing her back to Hagenheim for visits, whenever feasible, and that I am a God-fearing man whose priorities are God and family.”

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40. “I will never leave you again,” he said softly against her ear. “I will follow you around like a lost puppy if you let me. I love you, Sophie. God has given me back my little girl.” Sophie.”

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41. “Valten tightened his arms around Gisela. She buried her face against his chest, holding on to him as if her life depended on her grip.”

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42. “He closed his eyes. The melody wrapped around his chest, which ached with the beauty of it, even though he couldn’t quite make out the words.”

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43. “Rose clasped her hands and stared into his eyes, loving him, drinking in his love for her, for the last time.”

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44. “Trust me, dear girl, you were born for love, for loving and caring and healing.” She.”

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45. “Because he cared for her. If he were completely honest, he didn’t want Rupert to marry her, because he wanted to marry her himself.”

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46. “Her arms were pressed against his chest, and he wished she would put her head against him, so much his chest ached.”

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47. “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.”

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48. “If only she could find someone as perfect as her father. He made every other man she’d ever met seem unworthy. Perhaps this was the reason she’d never found a suitor very appealing; she always compared him to her father.”

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49. “He stroked her cheek with two fingertips, his breath catching in his throat at the softness of her skin. He pulled her down into his lap. Instead of resisting, she snuggled against his shoulder.”

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50. “Don’t think I couldn’t see the love in his eyes when he looked at you. He would have fought to the death for you, that handsome Valten Gerstenberg.”

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