The Red and the Black Love Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

He had performed, without much difficulty, what seemed to him his duty; it would never have occurred to him that he was in love with Mademoiselle de La Mole. (2.17.24)

Once again, Julien Sorel seduces a woman because he thinks that's what he's supposed to do. The narrator suggests that he's actually in love with Mathilde, but he has trouble recognizing it because he's so self-involved.

Quote #8

He knew very well that, at eight the next morning, Mathilde would be at the library; he did not come until nine, burning with love, but his head in charge of his heart. (2.31.3)

Things have changed for Julien Sorel. He didn't realize it at first, but he's totally in love with Mathilde de La Mole. Sadly, this comes around the same time that Mathilde decides she no longer likes him.

Quote #9

"Believe me, I've always loved you, I've never loved anyone else." (2.43.16)

On death row, Julien professes his true, undying love to Madame de Rênal. He insists that his marriage to Mathilde was all just a sham and that he has never loved anyone but Madame. We know that this isn't true, but Julien seems to have a short memory when it comes to whom he loves at any given time.