What are some famous quotes prefacing novels?

One famous quote is from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This quote sets the tone for the story's exploration of marriage and social class in 19th - century England.

In 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, there's the quote 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.' It emphasizes empathy, which is a central theme in the novel as Scout learns about the unjust treatment of others in her community.

One famous quote is from 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee: 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.' This quote emphasizes the importance of empathy.

One is 'Jane Eyre'. It has many memorable love quotes. For example, 'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.' This shows the strong character of the protagonist in the context of love. Another is 'Anna Karenina'. Tolstoy's writing is filled with profound love quotes that explore the complex nature of love and relationships.

One famous quote is from 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee: 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.'

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, 'That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.' This beautifully captures the essence of novels. Through reading novels, we often find that the emotions and desires of the characters are similar to our own, making us feel a sense of connection to the wider human experience.

In 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, there's the line 'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.' It reflects on the futility of trying to escape the past and the constant struggle against the flow of time.

One of the best quotes is from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This quote sets the stage for the whole story which is centered around marriage in the society of that time.

In 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, there's this romantic line: 'He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.' Here, it shows a deep connection between the two characters that goes beyond the physical, a very intense form of romantic love.

Well, without knowing the specific 'secret novel' it's hard to name exact quotes. But generally, in many novels, quotes about love like 'Love is like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense' could be found. It might be similar in a secret novel if it has a love sub - plot.