“ It became evident, that in Paris, only one man could fulfil Heloise’s educational needs, Peter (or as the French called him, Pierre) Abelard, a thirty-seven year old philosopher and teacher Emily Williams
“ Sometimes you may have not even talked to that person, just seen them at a distance, but inside something has ignited. It may be curiosity, to be able to understand the thoughts in that person’s head,… Emily Williams
“ Sometimes there are people in this world that you meet. Most of these people remain just that, passing acquaintances that further down the line you will struggle to remember their names, let alone pic… Emily Williams
“ I gulped and remained silent, a tear streamed down my face as I looked away, hoping she didn’t notice. Emily Williams
“ Abelard to Heloise – Banish me, therefore, for ever from your heart – it is the best advice I can give, for the remembrance of a person we have loved guiltily can not be hurtful, whatever advances we… Emily Williams
“ The feeling of abandonment overwhelmed me as I realised that no one had waited, or cared where I was. Emily Williams
“ What would your young students say, who have come so far to hear you and prefer your severe lectures to ease of a worldly life, if they should discover you secretly a slave to your passions and a vict… Emily Williams
