54 Quotes by Louise O'Neill

I’m beginning to wonder that if, when we call a woman crazy, we should take a look at the man by her side, and guess at what he has done to drive her to insanity.

All eves are created to be perfect but, over time, they seem to develop flaws. Comparing yourself to your sisters is a useful way of identifying these flaws, but you must then take the necessary steps to improve yourself. There is always room for Improvement.

She’s beautiful, but it’s a faded beauty now, as if she’s been washed too many times.

I can’ because the Sea King will be angry if we do not do as he wishes. He will not stand for female insubordination, today of all days.

I want you to remember always how powerful you are. Never allow anyone to take that away from you, or try and make you feel small.

I’m a good girl. I am pretty. I am always happy-go-lucky.

It is your father who has insisted on calling me a ‘witch’. That’s is simply a term that men give women who are not afraid of them, women who refuse to do as they are told.

I shall be passed from one man to the next, ownership tranferred with ease of a handshake and I will be expected to smile as the deal is done.

Los hombres inseguros suelen sentirse amenazados por las mujeres poderosas.