19 Quotes by Bernice L. McFadden

Women were always ready to give themselves over for love, when all the men really had to offer them was the word and not the meaning behind it.

She had looked in the mirror a million times and only saw the brown of her skin and not the magic flowing beneath it.

When things were bad, time had a habit of taking its time to pass, making sure you experienced every painful moment. When things were good and contentment abundant, time moved like the wind, hurrying precious moments along and forcing things that normally require nurturing to grow and forge quickly.

Only the Strong is a lushly atmospheric and passionately written piece of work, bursting with colorful characters that shine on every page.

Prison had a way of draining people of their hope and humanity. But Harlan didn’t have to worry about that because he’d gone in empty.

We forget about the people we love sometimes.

Sugar ain’t spoiled, she just a little bruised, is all. Bruises can heal and fade away to nothing.

You see, no one ever told her to keep her legs closed and crossed at the ankles. No one ever said: “Save it for the one you love” or “Good girls say no.

There’s a little bit of hooker in every woman. A little bit of hooker and a little bit of God.” – Sarah Miles.