"The Twentieth Wife" Quotes
A historical fiction novel following the life of Mehrunnisa, the powerful empress of the Mughal Empire.
historical fiction | 380 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
Life is little more than a loan shark: it exacts a very high rate of interest for the few pleasures it allows us.
Love catches you in its embrace when you least expect it. It is a feeling that cannot be planned, or reasoned, or controlled.
Dreams are nothing but a different form of reality.
The heart is a great betrayer; it can make you believe in the impossible.
In every woman's life, there is a moment when she stands before the mirror and evaluates her worth.
In love, there is no place for logic or reason. It is a madness that consumes the soul.
Life is a series of compromises, and every compromise is a tiny death.
Hope is a cruel mistress; she lures you with her promises and then abandons you when you need her most.
Family is a fragile web that can be broken by a single deceit.
We are all puppets in the hands of destiny, dancing to its whims whether we like it or not.
