"I don't want my heart to take a third risk."
"My dear, you are really a child. Do you think that saying' I'm sorry' can compensate for the mistakes and injuries of the past years, erase them from your heart, and eliminate the venom from old injuries? "
So-so you mean I ruined all the love you gave me-you don't love me anymore?
-"Yes."
-"But-But I love you!"
-"That's your misfortune."
2.
"Scarlett, I am by no means the kind of person who has the patience to pick up the broken things and put them together again, and then tell myself to fix the whole thing as good as new. The broken thing is broken-I'd rather remember its best side than repair it. Then, I will look at those broken places all my life. If I were young, maybe-"
"But I am so old, I can't believe that it is purely emotional, and I can start from scratch. I am too old to live in a seemingly decent disillusionment with the burden of lies all my life. I can't live with you and lie to you at the same time, and I must never deceive myself. Even now, I can't lie to you I really want to care about your future situation, but I can't. "
"Honey, I don't care about anything."
3.
"You must be gentle and quiet, dear. Don't interrupt men when they are talking, even if you think you know more than them. Men don't like girls who talk fast. "
4.
"Speak firmly and softly in front of people below you, especially black people."
5.
"Take care of your sister, be friendly to patients, and be considerate to people who are sad and miserable."
6.
Melanie, the only best friend in her life, although before realizing this, Scarlett only thought that she was as thin as a child of 12 years old, with plain appearance, eyes full of shyness and almost fear, sickly and timid, and even had no courage to drive away a goose. Scarlett's disgusting behavior is always understood by Melanie in a positive way. She once told Rhett that Melanie's brain is like a guinea pig.
It was not until Scarlett lost her that she realized that Melanie always stood beside her with a sword in her hand, silently caring for her like a shadow, fighting for her with blind and enthusiastic loyalty, fighting for her with Yankees, war, hunger, poverty, public opinion and even her dear blood relatives. And Scarlett knew she didn't deserve Melanie's love at all! Even though she delivered the baby when Atlanta fell, escorted her and the baby back to Tara, worked hard to feed them, and even shot and killed a Yankee to protect them-all because of Scarlett's promise to Ashley: take care of Melanie.
What makes her regret even more is that Melanie has been blindly trusting herself all her life, and she loved and trusted her when she was dying! The cross was so heavy that she could hardly breathe. It never occurred to her that she would need Melanie before. But now the truth has finally appeared, in the deepest part of her soul. She has always relied on Melanie, even when Melanie relied on herself, she didn't realize it before. Only when Melanie was dying did Scarlett fully understand that she could not live without her.
Melanie has always been her sword, her shield, her comfort and her strength. Without Melanie, the sword that once shone with cold light and protected her from the world will be inserted in the scabbard forever, and her courage and self-confidence will slowly disappear.
7.
At ordinary times, those eyes are like the sparkling lake in the Woods in winter, and two brown leaves shine from the quiet lake. Now there seems to be an inner flame on her face, as if to show the world that she loves and is loved.
Melanie is a good girl, and everything she does is what all southern girls are taught to do-to make people around her feel comfortable and satisfied. Melanie has a pampered baby face like her aunt. Such a doll knows nothing but simplicity and kindness, honesty and love. She never pays attention to rudeness and evil, even if she sees it, she can't recognize it. She often only sees the best in everyone and gives kind comments. Because of these spontaneous and sincere tolerance virtues, she has more girlfriends and boyfriends than anyone else in this city.
8.
Melanie's beautiful soprano is flying behind her. Without turning around, Scarlett can imagine her hands crossed on her chest, eyes closed and tears streaming down her face-just like before. She didn't disturb Melanie when the music ended. It should be said that she couldn't bear to face the affectionate and almost fanatical light in Melanie's eyes.
They love their men, they trust them and always trust them. With this tenacious gray defense line (2) to protect them from the Yankees, what kind of disaster will befall them? What will happen to the great cause they fought for besides victory? They love the great cause as much as men who love themselves, and serve it with their own hands and hearts-when necessary, they are willing to sacrifice their men and take on everything as proudly as men holding up battle flags.
nine
"As long as you don't give up your reputation, you will never understand the burden of fame and the true meaning of freedom."
"It seems that you have lost your reputation, but it's just what you want."
"It's not far, but as long as you have enough courage-or money-you don't need any fame."
"But true character can't be bought with money. No matter how rich you are, you can't be like my mother. "
10
Mother always said, "Honey can catch more flies than vinegar." It means that gentleness and sweetness can confuse men more. But Rhett didn't buy it.
I hope it helps you!