Top 200 Melanie Dickerson Quotes (2026 Update)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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15. “Are you threatening me?” “Yes.”

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

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17. “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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18. “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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19. “I don’t need prestige or wealth,” he said softly. “I need you, and I want you with me forever.”

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20. “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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21. “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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22. “You are brave and strong and good, noble and kind. I love you and I think you’re...”

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23. “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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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. “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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26. “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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27. “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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28. “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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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. “Christians were forgiven and therefore must forgive.”

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31. “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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32. “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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33. “Even a dozen soldiers couldn’t make her feel as safe as Valten could.”

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

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

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39. “We can depend on the assurance that God cares about us and is always with us.”

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40. “She closed her eyes, memorizing how warm, how safe, how exhilarating it felt to be embraced by him. She breathed him in as guilt assailed her.”

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41. “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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42. “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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43. “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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44. “For us mortals, love is greater than justice.”

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45. “You tried to kill me with your dagger,” Valten said calmly. “I can get you disqualified from this tournament.” “Are you threatening me?” “Yes.”

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46. “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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47. “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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48. “Gabe tried to force himself to listen to and comprehend the priest’s words, but it was difficult, as Sophie’s beauty kept distracting him.”

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49. “And I want to be loved. I want to love and be loved, and to be respected. I don’t want someone to love me simply because I am a duke’s daughter. I don’t want a disinterested husband. I want someone who loves me passionately.”

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50. “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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