Bridgerton took Netflix by storm in 2020, and the show has been going strong ever since. Fans were captivated by Daphne and Simon’s scintillating fake relationship to real love arc in Season 1, and Anthony and Kate’s forbidden romance in Season 2 got them hooked. Bridgerton went a step further with Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, where the Queen’s mysterious marriage with King George got a tender representation. With the first half of Bridgerton Season 3 streaming on Netflix now, fans have finally got to sink into the slow-brewing romance between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton.

Love, longing, and steamy romance are, without a doubt, the strength of the Shondaland adaptation of Julia Quinn’s Regency romance novels. Each season explores a different and fascinating love story, and the dialogue is the foundation of the adoration and devotion on the show. Characters like Anthony, Simon, Daphne, Colin, Penelope, and Kate have said some of the most romantic quotes of all time in Bridgerton, and when Queen Charlotte was given her own miniseries, her love and devotion for King George was one of the ages.

Updated on September 2, 2024, by Andrea Sandoval: Based on an incredibly romantic book series written by Julia Quinn, Bridgerton has become an iconic TV series full of drama, passion, and excitement. From childhood friends to lovers to the popular enemies-to-lovers arc, the series is full of fan-favorite tropes and charming moments. We updated this article to include even more impossibly romantic quotes from Bridgerton, especially from Season 3.

20. “I Know I’m Imperfect, But I Will Humble Myself Before You.”

Anthony Bridgerton, Season 2, Episode 8, “The Viscount Who Loved Me”

Anthony’s arc during the second season of Bridgerton, sees him trying to come to terms with his control issues and arrogance. As the eldest Bridgerton, Anthony carried the burden of his father’s premature death from a young age, which led him to become bitter, moody, and too stern. When he meets Kate, a free spirit yet full of pride, the two have a hard time getting along.

I want a life that suits us both. I know I am imperfect, but I will humble myself before you because I cannot imagine my life without you, and that is why I wish to marry you.

However, both Anthony and Kate free themselves from their respective cages. In this quote, Anthony embraces that he’s imperfect, which means he will have to work on himself. However, he’s willing to build a life with Kate, even if that means facing his own flaws and doing the work. It doesn’t get more romantic than healthy communication and mutual effort.

19“Are You Going to Marry Me or Not?”

Colin Bridgerton, Season 3, Episode 5

Colin Bridgerton’s story is unlike any other, following the journey, rather than focusing on the destination; that alone adds depth to his character.

The carriage scene in Season 3 of Bridgerton has changed fans’ lives forever. Penelope tries to push Colin away, as her insecurities lead her to believe that Colin could never love her, much less desire her. After a beautiful speech that melted the audience’s hearts and a steamy scene that got them on the edge of their seats, Colin finally asked Penelope to marry him.

For God’s sake, Penelope Featherington, are you going to marry me or not?

It might not sound like the most romantic proposal, but considering all the things that happened moments before and the visceral and vulnerable way in which Colin leaves his heart on the line, this is likely the most romantic proposal in the series. These words contain earnestness, sincerity, and so much love. Colin is, so far, the only one who proposes as soon as he can in the series, and that’s adorable and beautiful.

18“So You’ve Come to My Hiding Place.”

Penelope Featherington, Season 3, Episode 3, “Forces of Nature”

Before Penelope fully commits to Colin, she explores other options, especially Lord Debling. The two have in common, being some of the wallflowers of their society, and hit it on pretty quickly. While they end up not being romantically attracted, this quote by Penelope could have been the foundation for a great couple.

So you’ve come to my hiding place. Welcome. Although typically only abject failures and social outcasts are allowed.

Lord Debling understands Penelope on a level that most people don’t even take the time to do. He sneaks into her “hiding place,” allowing her some sort of spotlight. It took Colin several episodes to realize his feelings for his quirky friend, but Lord Debling saw Penelope for what she was from the very beginning.

17“I Am Yours, Daphne.”

Simon Basset, Season 1, Episode 5, “The Duke and I”

The great romantic climax of the first season of Bridgerton sees Simon Basset finally admitting his feelings to himself and, of course, to Daphne. This slow-burn romance took several episodes to cook since Simon didn’t want to lead Daphne into a childless marriage, thanks to his complicated relationship with his father.

Everything I told the queen was true. I cannot stop thinking of you. From the mornings you ease to the evenings you quiet, to the dreams you inhabit… My thoughts of you never end. I am yours, Daphne. I have always been yours.

However, in the end, he understands his feelings cannot be stopped, and he offers himself and Daphne an opportunity to be happy. Not only does Simon become completely vulnerable in this speech, but he uses beautiful wording. He’s Daphne’s because she has the ability to give him peace, which is a lovely way to enter a relationship.

16“Preferring Sleep Because That Is Where I Might Find You…”

Colin Bridgerton, Season 3, Episode 4, “Old Friends”

Easily the most romantic quote from Bridgerton Season 3, Colin followed Daphne and Anthony’s suit, delivering his very own anguished confession of love to Penelope. The entire season saw Colin returning from his travels, and trying to fit into the rakish stereotype that his brothers and other men of the ton usually settled into.

I have spent so long trying to feel less, trying to be the kind of man society expects me to be. And for a moment, I thought I had succeeded. But these past few weeks have been full of confounding feelings. Feelings like a total inability to stop thinking about you. About that kiss. Feelings like dreaming of you when I’m asleep. And in fact, preferring sleep because that is where I might find you. A feeling that is like torture, but one which I cannot, will not, do not want to give up.

However, Colin’s heart truly belonged to Penelope, and no amount of casual sex could make him feel otherwise. Even in Season 1 of the Shondaland show, Colin was not the type who would jump into intimacy without thinking, which was echoed in Season 3 as well. His kiss with Penelope had blown his mind, and he would visit her in dreams every night, as he mentioned in this swoon-worthy confession.

15“You Occupy My Every Thought.”

Penelope Featherington, Season 3, Episode 3, “Forces of Nature”

For Penelope, kissing Colin signified the end of her hopes of being with him. However, the same kiss ignited a fire within the third-eldest Bridgerton sibling, who couldn’t stop thinking about her. In his Episode 3 dream, Colin met his best friend at the same spot where they had kissed, but their tryst continued into something steamier and more romantic.

You occupy my every thought.

In this mirage, Penelope told Colin the thing he needed to hear: that she, too, was always thinking about him, the way he couldn’t stop swooning over her. Love is the primary component of Bridgerton, and even dream sequences are suffused with sweet romance, and seeing how Penelope was a writer, she was rather eloquent in this dream.

14“Your Eyes Are The Most Remarkable Shade of Blue…”

Penelope Featherington, Season 3, Episode 2, “How Bright the Moon”

Penelope Featherington had been besotted with Colin since her teenage years, when her bonnet flew into Colin’s face on horseback, causing him to fall off the animal completely. Colin had, unfortunately, only viewed her as her friend, but the fire that burned in Penelope never extinguished, despite it all.

Your eyes are the most remarkable shade of blue. Yet, somehow, they shine even brighter when you are kind.

When she met Colin after his travels, they discussed Penelope’s prospects in the marriage mart, and Colin offered to help her find a husband. When he asked Penelope to give him a taste of what her conversational skills were, she couldn’t help but reveal her true feelings for him: Colin was probably the only man she could think of, and his blue eyes mesmerized her, but nothing could compare to his kindness.

13“It Is My Business Because I Care About You.”

Colin Bridgerton, Season 3, Episode 4, “Old Friends”

Even though Penelope fell first, Colin fell harder. It took a while for him to realize, but when it became apparent that Lord Debling might become Penelope’s husband, Colin stopped caring about social norms. In a style both gallant and reckless, the Season 3 hero broke tradition, interrupted Debling and Penelope’s dance, and then met her in her carriage unchaperoned.

It is my business because I care about you.

It was clear that Colin couldn’t handle another man with Penelope, so he inquired if Debling had proposed to her. At Penelope’s indignation, Colin showed the first signs of his affection for her and told her in a heartwarming moment that he cared for her, even if that didn’t cover the depth and entirety of his sentiments for her.

12“…I Watch The Way Starlight Dances Across Skin…”

Colin Bridgerton, Season 3, Episode 2, “How Bright the Moon”

Much like Penelope, Colin too had a hidden talent — writing. In his travel journals, Colin wrote the most beautiful words about his voyages, and also about the women he met along the way. At face value, this quote is just an appreciation of feminine beauty, but there is some depth to it. Romantic though it is, it also speaks to Colin’s inability to relate to this woman, no matter their physical closeness.

In those moments alone, as my fingers trace freckles from cheek to collarbone, or as I watch the way starlight dances across skin, I marvel at how one can feel such intimacy, but also such great distance.

He spoke and wrote about women respectfully, and rather wistfully, too. Colin’s prose was beautiful and truly romantic, and he didn’t even know that he possessed a talent, unlike most others in the ton. Having existed in the Bridgerton household while his father was still alive, there’s no doubt Colin’s appreciation for romance was established in his youth.

11“You Are the Bane of My Existence and the Object of All My Desires.”

Lord Anthony Bridgerton, Season 2, Episode 5, “An Unthinkable Fate”

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Kate and Anthony’s relationship got off to a rocky start, but it became a forbidden one after he was betrothed to her younger half-sister, Edwina Sharma. That only made their dynamic even more tense and delicious because the heart tends to want most what it cannot have. What began as hostility and enmity turned into a compelling love, and Anthony finally admitted how he felt about Kate in this quote.

You are the bane of my existence and the object of all my desires.

Kate’s existence in his life made him realize what a massive mistake he made when he courted Edwina, yet his love for her was a pure and true one. Their attraction was a magnetic one, and they had to resist temptation all the time, but the chemistry was too much for them to handle. This scene was one of the most romantic Kate and Anthony moments on Bridgerton.

10“Edmund Was the Air That I Breathed.”

Lady Violet Bridgerton, Season 2, Episode 3, “A Bee in Your Bonnet”

Bridgerton doesn’t just focus on the romances of the Bridgerton kids but also on their parents, who set the standard and expectation of great love for their offspring. Lady Violet, their mother, had set a tender and loving example for her children with her husband Edmund, but she lost him too soon when he was stung by a bee and died from anaphylaxis.

Edmund was the air that I breathed, and now there is no air.

Edmund and Violet were perfect for each other, and they were best friends before they became lovers. Not everyone during that era was so lucky when it came to their chosen matches. Edmund and Violet were absolutely dedicated to each other, but their relationship was cut short by Edmund’s death. This moment was only made sadder by the fact that she was pregnant at the time. Violet felt like she had lost a part of herself when she lost him, even noting that she wished she’d died in childbirth to be with her beloved.

9“I Burn for You.”

Daphne Bridgerton, Season 1, Episode 5, “The Duke and I”

Daphne and Simon’s romance was a slow-burn, not once but twice in Season 1 of Bridgerton. While they were fake-courting to draw more suitable suitors in Daphne’s direction, they had a hard time keeping their hands off of each other. This eventually culminated in a passionate kiss in the gardens, and when they were caught, Daphne’s oldest brother Anthony insisted Simon do the right thing and marry her because no one else would have her after word got out about their inappropriate behavior.

I burn for you.

Despite their obvious attraction to one another, Daphne and Simon’s agreement for marriage turned into a transaction when Simon told her he could not give her children. Even then, the chemistry between them was undeniable. As their honeymoon began, Daphne and Simon couldn’t keep their hands off of each other, and Daphne declared to him rather passionately that her love for him was so strong that it was like a burning hot fire.

8“…Do You Love Me?

Charlotte in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Episode 6, “Crown Jewels”

There were a lot of secrets between Queen Charlotte and King George for a long time, but Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story shined a light on the deep and nuanced love that the monarchs shared. Charlotte was married to George without any knowledge of his mental health issues, but she remained devoted to him despite them because she was deeply in love with him.

George! I will stand with you between the heavens and the Earth. I will tell you where you are. Do you love me?

Their love was a tortured one, but Charlotte and George could transform it into something beautiful and long-lasting each time she connected with him and brought him back down from the clouds. Charlotte accepted everything about George, and was ready to take on the weight of his illness so long as their love never faded. The strength of their bond was just one reason they were named one of the best Bridgerton couples of all time.

7“I Know You Will Lift My Spirits”

Colin Bridgerton, Season 3, Episode 1, “Out of the Shadows”

Through this quote, Colin states to Penelope the deep connection they share. At this point, he’s not even aware of his feelings for his best friend, but he already knows she’s the one person who can change his mood for the better. Social reunions in this society are performative, tense, and superficial, but Penelope and Colin transcend the barriers and norms of their strata.

I seek you out at every social assembly because I know you will lift my spirits and make me see the world in ways I could not have imagined.

There is nothing better than friendship as a foundation for love. Penelope and Colin share a bond that goes beyond physical attraction — although there is a lot of this, no doubt. Colin loves Penelope because he can talk to her, have insightful conversations, profound moments that… change the way he sees the world.

6“Great Love Can Make Miracles.”

Reynolds, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Episode 6, “Crown Jewels”

While Bridgerton usually depicted happy endings, some of the best relationships had the most bittersweet endings. Reynolds and Brimsley loved each other in the Regency Era, a period when homosexuality wasn’t accepted at all. They weren’t allowed to be themselves and love freely, and they tried to make it work as much as they could.

Great love can make miracles.

Reynolds and Brimsley were quite involved in George and Charlotte’s romance, and they had a hand in making their marriage work on the romantic Netflix show. Reynolds’ emphatic declaration that love could overcome anything was an emotional moment, and while it proved true for the monarchs, it didn’t work out for Brimsley and Reynolds themselves.

5“To Meet a Beautiful Woman Is One Thing…”

Simon Basset, Season 1, Episode 5, “The Duke and I”

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Simon Basset was usually very reserved, and it was hard to read his emotions, but his declaration of love for Daphne made his feelings clear. While they fooled the ton, Simon and Daphne found something even rarer than love — friendship. Daphne was able to penetrate Simon’s walls and made him realize that life could be a lot lighter and more optimistic than he thought.

To meet a beautiful woman is one thing, but to meet your best friend in the most beautiful of women is something entirely apart.

Simon appreciated a beautiful woman, but it was Daphne’s companionship and her beauty that captured his heart. He convinced everyone with his speech, but there was a lot of truth in it. His love for Daphne was a simple and beautiful one.

4“True Love Is Something Else Entirely…”

Kate Sharma, Season 2, Episode 6, “The Choice”

While Kate was denying her own needs and desires to make Edwina happy, she knew what true love was. Kate had always tried to help her sister, and while ill-timed (Edwina, Kate, and Mary were at Edwina’s haldi ceremony before her wedding), the advice mirrored how she felt about Anthony.

True love is something else entirely. It is when the rest of the world goes quiet. It is not eyes that meet, but souls that dance. Settle into each other. Make room for each other. Until there is nowhere else to hide.

Kate could see beyond titles and wealth. True companionship for her was about safety, trust, honesty, and loyalty. A soulful connection was more important to Kate than worldly traits; the fact that Anthony had those was only a bonus. In other words, Kate states that love is about intimacy and closeness, and she’s truly right.

3“…I’ve Loved You at Every Dance, on Every Walk, Every Time We’ve Been Together…”

Lord Anthony Bridgerton, Season 2, Episode 8, “The Viscount Who Loved Me”

Anthony wasn’t always a dedicated, loyal partner. The burden of familial responsibility pushed him into a life of flighty love and romance, but meeting Kate changed everything for him. She challenged him in every way possible from their first meeting, which was exactly what he needed.

I love you. I’ve loved you from the moment we raced each other in that park. I’ve loved you at every dance, on every walk, every time we’ve been together and every time we’ve been apart. You do not have to accept it, you do not have to embrace it, or even allow it. Knowing you, you probably will not. But, you must know it, in your heart. You must feel it because I do. I love you.

Kate Sharma made Anthony a better man, and he acknowledged his imperfections and traumas thanks to her. His desire to build a life with Kate was endearing, and he was willing to put in the work, the commitment, and the effort to be with her. It helped that he had such a great example growing up, as his parents were clearly devoted to each other.

2“…Every Scar. Every Flaw. Every Imperfection. I Love You.”

Daphne Bridgerton, Season 1, Episode 8, “After the Rain”

The depth of Daphne’s affection for Simon came through when she said this quote in the Season 1 finale of Bridgerton. Simon had a troubling relationship with his father when he was small, and having never met his mother because she died in childbirth, there was a hint of resentment on his father’s part. Duke Basset was also incredibly cruel when he discovered his young son had a stutter, shaming him and forcing him from his sight. As Simon grew older, and found the confidence to speak, he made his father a promise: the Basset line would die with him because he would never father children.

I love all of you. Even the parts that you believe are too dark and too shameful. Every scar. Every flaw. Every imperfection. I love you.

Daphne didn’t know about Simon’s past, and despite him lying to her, she only saw the light within him. Whether they could have children or not, all Daphne wanted was honesty from Simon. Daphne would accept everything about him, so long as they were truthful with each other. Their love was an unconditional one, which was a rare find in the ton during the Regency era.

1“You Find Things To Love, My Dear. Small Things…”

Portia Featherington, Season 1, Episode 8, “After the Rain”

Few people would expect anything romantic from Portia Featherington, who was more focused on her survival and her daughters’ potential marriages than she was with her own marriage. However, the extent of how much she had given to her marriage as a woman became clear in her conversation with Marina.

You find things to love, my dear. Small things… and eventually, they add up to be enough.

Most sacrifices were made by the ladies of the ton when it came to their marriages, and Portia showed that she had a heart of gold when it came to her husband–flaws and all. Love was never a consistent emotion, and it took a great deal of effort to maintain. Finding and appreciating the little things about one’s partner was enough to keep a relationship alive, so long as one tried.