“... forgiveness is a four letter word: Love.”

“Severian moved toward her, kneeling in front of her. His voice was pleading when he said, "When I return I mean to make you mine.""Do not return here Milord." She tried to pull away but some pain she saw in his face kept her eyes locked on him. "I am for Montparte.""You have my heart Meri and I will not settle for less than an equal measure of yours.”

“... forgiveness is a four letter word: Love.”

“Immortality like this is about as useful as sunscreen on a submarine.”