Diana Gabaldon
Diana Gabaldon
Diana J. Gabaldonis an American author, known for the Outlander series of novels. Her books merge multiple genres, featuring elements of historical fiction, romance, mystery, adventure and science fiction/fantasy. A television adaptation of the novels called Outlander premiered on Starz in 2014...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth11 January 1952
CityWilliams, AZ
CountryUnited States of America
men blood battle
Boldness in battle is nothing out of the way... but to face down fear in cold blood is rare in any man.
perfect might lasts
you might not be the first person l kissed, but you will be the last' Jamie to Claire in Outlander (not word perfect)
claire born outlander
I was born for you" -Claire Fraser, Outlander
jamie sacraments jamie-fraser
That's what marriage is good for; it makes a sacrament out of things ye'd otherwise have to confess. Jamie Fraser
mean thinking light
A cold supper, were you thinking? I asked dubiously. I was not, he said firmly, I mean to light a roaring fire in the kitchen hearth, fry up a dozen eggs in butter, and eat them all, then lay ye down on the hearth rug and roger ye 'till you - is that all right? he inquired, noticing my look. 'Til I what? I asked fascinated by his description of the evening's program. 'Til ye burst into flame and take me with ye, I suppose, he said, and stooping, swooped me up into his arms and carried me across the darkened threshold.
air snow ashes
He reached forward then took me in his arms, held me close for a moment, the breath of snow and ashes cold around us. Then he kissed me, released me, and I took a deep breath of cold air, harsh with the scent of burning.
lying thinking secret
We have nothing now between us, save - respect, perhaps. And I think that respect has maybe room for secrets, but not for lies.
passing-away today world
Hodie mihi cras tibi, said the inscription. Sic transit gloria mundi. My turn today, yours tomorrow. And thus passes away the glory of the world.
war men might
One dictum I had learned on the battlefields of France in a far distant war: You cannot save the world, but you might save the man in front of you, if you work fast enough.
honor life-is suitable
And if your life is a suitable exchange for my honor, why is my honor not a suitable exchange for your life?
fall hands tree
He splayed a hand out over the photographs, trembling fingers not quite touching the shiny surface, and then he turned and leaned toward me, slowly, with the improbable grace of a tall tree falling. He buried his face in my shoulder and went very quietly and thoroughly to pieces.
would-be gentle denied
Gentle he would be, denied he would not.
broken bottles reckless
If she was broken, she would slash him with her jagged edges, reckless as a drunkard with a shattered bottle.
long heaven soul
So long as my body lives, and yours -- we are one flesh," he whispered, "And when my body shall cease, my soul will still be yours. Claire -- I swear by my hope of heaven, I will not be parted from you.