Words from The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah: assuage- soothe, relieve sanguine- hopeful or positive, especially in a bad or difficult situation Quotes from The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah: “If I have learned anything in this long life of mine, it is this: In love we find out who we want to be; in war we find out who we are.” … More The Nightingale- Words & Quotes