“she hurriedly wipes her eyes so that he can see the girl he wishes.”

“She who licks her lips knows the taste of her lover's desires”

“her mother is asking her a question and she is forced to resurface from the sanctuary of daydream.”

“Do you see that I cherish you beyond question, that you have nothing to prove to me? You are making your journey to secure yourself. I am already tethered to your side. if you can love yourself as I love you there will be no dislocation --- you will be whole. Bring yourself home to me and I will immerse you in very ounce of tenderness I possess. - Sabine Strohem”

“Would your fear be any less and would you see that you had been chosen to help the sun rise? -Sabine to Matthew”

“It is pointless to be any less than all you can be. - Sabine Strohem”

“She demanded, "Give up your life of idolatry and become a doctor."I declined. "I have my geraniums to look after.”