Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

When I grew a little older, and had suitors, I demanded from them rings from the bottom of the sea, or a sword from the depths of the desert, or a golden bough and a thick golden fleece, too, before I allowed even one kiss.

Catherynne M. Valente

• Rings
• Sword
• Demanded
• Suitors
• I Grew
• Golden Fleece

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• When I grew a little older, and had suitors, I demanded from them rings from the bottom of the sea, or a sword from the depths of the desert, or a golden bough and a thick golden fleece, too, before I allowed even one kiss.

  

  Catherynne M. Valente
  • Rings
  • Sword
  • Demanded