Lying in my bed, I pray for a dreamless sleep... but if I am to dream, I want to dream of her.

— E.L. James

No. No!” he says.“I. . .” He looks wildly around the room. For inspiration? For divine intervention? I don’t know.“You can’t go. Ana, I love you!”“I love you, too, Christian, it’s just—”“No. . . No!” he says in desperation and puts both hands on his head. “Christian.

— E.L. James

Now please don't refer to yourself ass some woman I fuck occasionally because, quite frankly, it makes me mad, and you really wouldn't like me when I’m angry.

— E.L. James

Of course. Silly me. Such a sad, exciting score, which no doubt you can play? So many accomplishments, Mr. Grey.”“And the greatest one is you, Miss Steele.

— E.L. James

Oh... Blip. Yeah, I see." He sounds distracted, awed. "Your child," I whisper." Our child." He counters.

— E.L. James

Relationships like this are built on honesty and trust. If you don't trust me-trust me to know how I'm affecting you, how far I can go with you, how far I can take you-if you can't be honest with me, then we really can't do this.

— E.L. James

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.

— E.L. James

Sometimes I wonder if there's something wrong with me. Perhaps I've spent too long in the company of my literary romantic heroes, and consequently my ideals and expectations are far too high.

— E.L. James

So you’ll get your kicks by exerting your will over me.”“It’s about gaining your trust and your respect, so you’ll let me exert my will over you. I will gain a great deal of pleasure, joy, even in your submission. The more you submit, the greater my joy – it’s a very simple equation.”“Okay, and what do I get out of this?” He shrugs and looks almost apologetic.“Me,” he says simply.

— E.L. James

So you've just slept with him, given him your virginity, a man who doesn't love you. In fact, he has odd ideas about you, wants to make you some sort of kinky sex slave.

— E.L. James