How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Book.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Fidelity in love for fidelity's sake had less attraction for her that for most women: fidelity because of love's grip had much. (1.7.15)
Eustacia has some rather interesting views on morality and here we learn that she's only a fan of fidelity, or loyalty, when it's part of a dramatic, passionate love affair. Loyalty in general is lame to her.
Quote #5
"I did not in the least expect that you were going to speak on such a thing when you followed me, because I had never thought of you in the sense of a lover at all." (1.9.7)
Thomasin's rejection letter to Diggory is pretty blunt in places, but this really takes the cake. We do give her props for not beating around the bush, but still. Ouch.
Quote #6
"I do not thank you for that. I should hate it to be all smooth. Indeed, I think I like you to desert me a little once now and then. Love is the dismallest thing where the lover is quite honest." (1.9.25)
Eustacia sometimes sounds like she's quoting something or saying things for shock value, and it can be hard to tell if she's completely serious or not. Here, we learn that Eustacia may be a bit of a drama queen.