How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
The thought of using the grimy neckrag was something my medical training wouldn't let me contemplate. (3.127)
As a physician, Claire probably took the Hippocratic Oath, and she takes this oath seriously. So much so, that the fact that this grimy neckrag might do harm almost physically prevents her from using it.
Quote #2
Why not? I wanted to say. Because you didn't know her, she was nothing to you. Because you were already hurt. Because it takes something special in the way of guts to stand up in front of a crowd and let someone hit you in the face, no matter what your motive. (6.100)
Claire thinks Jamie is crazy for taking Laoghaire's punishment. She doesn't seem to realize that she's exactly the same way. As a physician, she does things all the time for people she doesn't know. Sure, it's not getting punched in the face, but her life is often in danger when she's trying to save the lives of others.
Quote #3
"Aye, I see why it'd stick in your craw to be Colum's man, weel enough. But there's considerations the other way, no? If it comes to fighting for the Stuarts, say, and Dougal has his way." (7.97)
The political games of the era are really hard to figure out at times. Scottish politics of the 18th century isn't exactly a popular elective in high school, and even Claire doesn't understand a lot of it—she just knows she'll go wherever Jamie goes.