01c. 1952 AD#Outlander QOTD Claire and Master Raymond.Snapped abruptly to a realization of how rudely I had been staring, I blushed and said without thinking, "I was just wondering if you've ever been kissed by a beautiful young girl?" I went still redder as he shouted with laughter. With a broad grin, he said "Many times, madonna. But alas, it does not help. As you see. Ribbit.Diana Gabaldon / quote ↗
02c. 1952 ADA peaceful refuge in which to rediscover each other, we thought,, not realizing that, while golf and fishing are Scotland's most popular outdoor sports, gossip is the most popular indoor sport.Diana Gabaldon / quote ↗
03c. 1952 ADWhat underlies great science is what underlies great art, whether it is visual or written, and that is the ability to distinguish patterns out of chaos.Diana Gabaldon / quote ↗
04c. 1952 ADFor months, people have been asking my views about the Scottish independence referendum, and I've been saying, 'It's not my country; I don't live here. Much as I love Scotland, I think it would be inappropriate to express a personal opinion regarding Scottish politics'.Diana Gabaldon / quote ↗
05c. 1952 ADI stagger out of bed, take the dogs outside, and then I'll get a Diet Coke and a couple of dog biscuits and go upstairs. By the time I've consumed my Diet Coke and had a quick run through the morning email and Twitter feed, I will probably be compos mentis enough to work.Diana Gabaldon / quote ↗
06c. 1952 ADWhen I turned 35, I thought, 'Mozart was dead at 36, so I set the bar: I'm going to start writing a book on my next birthday.' I thought historical fiction would be easiest because I was a university professor and know my way around a library, and it seemed easier to look things up than make them up.Diana Gabaldon / quote ↗
07c. 1952 ADMid-afternoon, I'll go out and do the household errands, come home, do my gardening, go for an evening walk.Diana Gabaldon / quote ↗
