Top 100 E.L. James Quotes
#1. I'll miss you, too. More than you know, he breathes.
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#2. It's draining, it's exhausting, it's hell... it's heaven. It's hedonism gone wild.
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#3. You are one fucked up son of a bitch! - Anastasia Steele
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#4. Running a successful company is all about embracing the talent of the individuals you have at your disposal. if that's where your talents and your interests lie, then you structure the company to enable that ... Christian Grey
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#6. ... Have you considered a more conventional relationship with this girl?"
"No, I haven't."
"Why not?"
"Because it's never occurred to me that I could.
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#7. Whoa. I've never heard him sing, not even in the shower, ever. I frown. He has a lovely voice - of course. Hmm ... has he heard me sing?
He wouldn't be asking you to marry him if he had! My subconscious has her arms crossed and is wearing Burberry check ... jeez.
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#8. If he touches me, I will succumb. I know the power he wields over me and my traitorous body. I know.
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#9. Perhaps this agony will wash away in the shower.
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#10. An image of her shackled to my bench, peeled gingerroot inserted in her ass so she can't clench her buttocks, comes to mind, followed by judicious use of a belt or strap.
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#11. My blood singing in my veins, answering his call.
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#12. Forget it, Ana, I scold myself. I decide that, all in all, it's been a very interesting experience, but I shouldn't dwell on it. Put it behind you. I never have to see him again.
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#13. Don't leave me," he whispers.
"Oh for crying out loud-no! I am not going to go!" I shout, and it's cathartic. There, I've said it. I am not leaving.
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#14. Miss Steele, I do believe you're making my palm twitch.
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#15. I glance down his body. He's still wearing his shorts and his shirt, and I still have my T-shirt on. Jeez
talk about wham, bam, thank you ma'am.
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#16. I need him to want me like I want and need him, and deep down I know that's not possible.
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#17. This would be a perfect day if Ray were here with us, but he's not far away. He's doing well, and I know he'd like to enjoy yourself, Ana. To all of you, thank you for coming to share my beautiful wife's birthday, the first of many to come. Happy birthday, my love. - Christian Grey
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#18. His wedding ring clinks against the glass as he takes another sip of wine. Now that is a sexy sound. This time he pulls my head right back, cradling me. He kisses me once more, and greedily I swallow the wine he gives me. He smiles as he kisses me again.
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#19. We cross the expansive, bustling lobby of the hotel toward the entrance, but Grey avoids the revolving door, and I wonder if that's because he'd have to let go of my hand.
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#20. Well, Anastasia, my new motto is, 'If you can't beat'em, join'em
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#21. He's not a dark knight, but a white knight in shining, dazzling armor - Anastasia Steele
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#22. I watch him, enthralled as slowly, like the predator he is, he stalks me in time to the slow sultry beat of the music. He's barefoot, wearing just an untucked white shirt, jeans, and a smoldering look.
Nina sings "You're mine" as Christian reaches me, his intention clear.
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#23. He's Excited. Like a small boy, he's iridescent with anticipation and excitement. It makes me smile.
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#24. fine artistry of my paintings. Her profile
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#26. Do you like being rich?"
"Yes. Show me someone who doesn't," he says darkly.
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#27. I am not a child, Christian."
"Well, stop acting like one.
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#28. Anastasia - this is for you. I know what you want to hear. The music on here says it for me. Christian I
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#29. Hungry?" Christian murmurs so only I can hear. I know he's not referring to the food, and the muscles deep in my belly respond.
"Very," I whisper, boldly meeting his gaze, and Christian's lips apart as he inhales.
Ha! See ... two can play at this game.
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#30. No ... Ana. Don't go.
"Good-bye, Christian."
"Ana ... good-bye."
The doors close, and she's gone.
I sink slowly to the floor and put my head in my hands. The void is now cavernous and aching, overwhelming me.
Grey, what the hell have you done?!
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#31. The panic that's gonna kill you or get you seriously hurt,
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#32. I've never had vanilla sex before. There's a lot to be said for it. But then, maybe it's because it's with you.
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#33. This is a man in need. His fear is naked and obvious, but he's lost ... Somewhere in his darkness.
His eyes wide and bleak and tortured. I can soothe him. Join him briefly in the darkness and bring him into the light.
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#34. You see, Ana men think that anything that comes out of a woman's mouth is a problem to be solved. Not some vague idea that we'd like to kick around and talk about for a while and then forget. Men prefer action.
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#35. The sex is amazing, he's wealthy, he's beautiful, but this is all meaningless without his love, and the real heart-fail is that I don't know if he's capable of love. He doesn't even love himself. I recall his self-loathing..
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#36. My inner goddess is draped in a pink feather boa and diamonds, strutting her stuff in fuck-me shoes.
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#37. Has that obscenely rich fucker upset you again?
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#38. There is a large wooden cross like an X fastened to the wall facing the door. It's made of high-polished mahogany, and there are restraining cuffs on each corner.
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#39. I've always known deep down I was no good for her, and she was too good for me. This is how it should be. Then why do I feel like shit? Why is this so painful?
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#40. I want you sore, baby," he murmurs, and he continues his sweet, leisurely torment, backward, forward. "Every time you move tomorrow, I want you to be reminded that I've been here. Only me. You are mine.
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#41. This is me, Ana. All of me ... and I'm all yours. What do I have to do to make you realize that? To make you see that I want you any way I can get you. That I love you.
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#42. Sir?" "Come in here." Andrea appears at the doorway,
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#43. I hate fighting with you," he whispers.
"Well, stop being such an arse."
He chuckles and the captivating sound reverberates through his chest. He tightens his hold on me. "Arse?"
"Ass."
"I prefer arse."
"You should. It suits you.
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#44. There will be pain, but nothing that you
can't handle
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#45. You're the only person I'd fly three thousand miles to see.
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#46. My inner goddess is jumping up and down, clapping her hands like a five year old.
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#47. I know you've always dreamed of going to Europe," he says softly. "I want to make your dreams come true, Anastasia."
"You are my dreams come true, Christian."
"Back at you, Mrs. Grey," he whispers.
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#48. Though there are people who'd say I don't have a heart." "Why would they say that?" "Because they know me well.
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#49. Don't place some vague moral judgement on yourself based on what others might think. Don't waste your energy.
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#50. I still want more," I whisper. "I know," he says. "I'll try." I blink up at him, and he reliquishes my hand and pulls at my chin, releasing my trapped lip. "For you, Anastasia, I will try.
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#51. I've kissed a prince, Mom. I hope it doesn't turn into a frog.
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#52. This book is dedicated to those readers who asked ... and asked ... and asked ... and asked for this. Thank you for all that you've done for me. You rock my world every day.
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#53. Christian in any great detail because of the NDA, but even
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#54. I want to chase the dawn with you.
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#55. My belief is to achieve success in any scheme one has to make oneself master of that scheme, know it inside and out, know every detail.
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#56. Idly, I switch the mean machine on and fire up the e-mail program.
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#57. A controlling man, surely a mythical creature?
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#58. You never cease to amaze me, Anastasia. After a day like today - or yesterday, rather - you're not whining or running off into the hills screaming. I am in awe of you. You're very strong."
"You're a very good reason to stay," I murmur.
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#59. Why would i stay if things had reached such an impasse?
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#60. Where else would I be? I want to be wherever you are, Ana. Being here makes me think of how far we've come. And the night that was. I watched you fro hours. You were just ... yar, he breathes. I smile against his chest.
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#61. Mrs. Robinson?" "Yes." And her large rubber strap-on.
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#62. You know, you're topping from the bottom," he murmurs against my lips.
"What?" I don't understand what he's talking about.
"Don't worry. I'll live with it," he whispers, amused ...
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#63. So you've just slept with him, given him your virginity, a man who doesn't love you. In fact, he has odd ideas about you, wants to make you some sort of kinky sex slave.
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#64. I need you more, Anastasia. These last few days have been purgatory. All my instinct tell me to let you go, tell me I don't deserve you.
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#65. Business is all about people, Miss Steele, and I'm very good at judging people. I know how they tick, what makes them flourish, what doesn't, what inspires them, and how to incentivize them. I employ an exceptional team, and I reward them well.
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#66. Darling, you know what they say. You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince."
I give her a lopsided, bittersweet smile.
"I think I've kissed a prince, Mom. I hope he doesn't turn into a frog.
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#67. We'll go by helicopter to Seattle?" "Yes." "Why?" He grins wickedly. "Because I can. Finish your breakfast." How can I eat now? I'm going to Seattle by helicopter with Christian Grey. And he wants to bite my lip ... I squirm at the thought.
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#68. She's one of the few women I've met who can sit in silence.
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#69. If you grow up with a wholly negative self-image, thinking you're some kind of reject, an unlovable savage, you think you deserve to be beaten.
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#70. And the baby?" The words are anguished, breathless.
"The baby's fine, Mr. Grey."
"Oh, thank God." The words are litany ... a prayer, "Oh, thank God.
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#71. Why don't you like me ?" "Because you never stay with me.
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#72. I don't have a philosophy as such. Maybe a guiding principle, Carnegie's A man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possessionof anything else to which he is justly entitled.' I'm very singular, driven. I like control... of myself and those around me.
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#73. I turn up the volume of the music.
Sleep through that, Lelliot!
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#74. You make me feel cherished." "That's because you are," he murmurs,
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#75. I want you to throw the fucking book at him, Dad - Christian Grey
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#76. From: Christian Grey
Subject: One more request
Date: June 10, 2011 00:15
To: Anastasia Steele
Dream of Me.
x
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings. Inc.
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#77. You are one brave woman," he whispers, "I am in awe of you.
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#78. P.S. I also note that you included the Stalker's Anthem "Every Breath You Take" I do enjoy our sense of humor, but does Dr. Flynn know?
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#79. Hearts and flowers - that's not who I am.
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#80. I nod, and taking my tea, I head into the library. It's my refuge. I dig my BlackBerry out of my purse and contemplate calling Christian. I know it's a shock for him - but he really did overreact. When does he not overreact?
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#81. I don't think [Fifty Shades of Grey is] a model for anything. Except maybe in bed.
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#82. Anastasia, you should always read anything you sign, he admonishes me.
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#83. I don't know any other way. Anastasia. This is who I am.
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#84. You've got to let me make my own decisions, take my own risks, and make my own mistakes, and let me learn from them. I need to walk before I can run
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#85. Mr. Grey will see you now, Miss Steele. Do go through,
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#86. I gaze out over the wide blue water, wondering what I could possibly have done in the past to have fortune smile and deliver this man to me
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#87. This is your punishment, so close and yet so far. Is this nice?
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#88. I'm intoxicated with this man, my man, my Fifty Shades.
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#89. Like cross stich scrapbook cook take my dogs for walks.injoying making new nook friends
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#91. Did you wish to offer your commiserations? I ask too sweetly. I think he's trying to stifle a smile, but I can't be sure.
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#92. You can fuck me seven shades of sunday this evening. - Ana Grey
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#93. Weirdly, all the wood, dark walls, moody lighting, and oxblood leather makes the room kind of soft and romantic ... I know it's anything but; this is Christian's version of soft and romantic.
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#94. Can I take the cap and gown off now? I feel kind of dorky. You look kind of dorky ... my subconscious is at her snarky best. So are you going to introduce Ray to the man you're f**king? She is glaring at me over her wing-shaped spectacles. He'd be so proud.
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#95. When are you going to get it through your exceptionally thick skull that I love you? -Anastasia Grey
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#96. I have fallen for someone who's so emotionally shut down, I will only get hurt- deep down I know this- someone who by his own admission is completely fucked up.
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#98. I like the connection - me touching her. She's oil on my troubled, deep, dark waters.
Hmm ... flowery, Grey.
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#99. I'm looking forward to getting back to my house and my Ugg boots and not washing sometimes, and getting back to writing.
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#100. Would you like a drink?" Politeness wins out over everything else I'd like to say.
"No, thank you, Anastasia." He smiles a dazzling, crooked smile, his head cocked slightly to one side.
Well, I might need one.
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