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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
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"The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" Quotes

Lisbeth Salander fights to clear her name and expose corruption in Swedish institutions while recovering from life-threatening injuries.

Quotes

When it comes down to it, this world is pretty simple: it's about who can endure.

Stieg Larsson

endurancestrength

Friendship- my definition- is built on two things. Respect and trust.

Stieg Larsson

friendshiptrust

The truth is that I simply did not want to die.

Stieg Larsson

survivaltruth

When you have been threatened with a sword, you may walk away, but you will always look back.

Stieg Larsson

fearcaution

Sometimes, to create order, you have to destroy something.

Stieg Larsson

chaosorder

Feelings could override facts, as facts could override feelings.

Stieg Larsson

emotionlogic

If you want to deal with a problem, you have to face it.

Stieg Larsson

problem-solvingcourage

The calm was more permanent than the storm.

Stieg Larsson

peacestability

I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning.

Stieg Larsson

sciencebelief

She was not one for small talk, but she could be polite if she had to be.

Stieg Larsson

socialbehavior