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Quotes About Assertiveness

Ty pointed his beer at Josh. Want to know what I think? No, Josh said. I think you have a case of being a little girl. Maybe you should prescribe yourself a heavy dose of man-the-fuck-up.
~ Jill Shalvis
In his world, people never questioned him. And it was a good place to be, his world. Apparently she hadn't gotten the memo.
~ Jill Shalvis
Look," she said, "apparently you bring out my inner slut. I'm not going to thank you for that." Wyatt smiled that sexy smile of his. "I could make you." She pointed a finger at his nose. And then lowered it so it was pointed at another part of his anatomy entirely. "Don't even think about it." "Oh, I won't," he said silkily. "But you will." And she knew he was right.
~ Jill Shalvis
He snorted. "Elle, you're always right. It's your world and we all just live in it.
~ Jill Shalvis
When life knocks you down," she said to Lanie after getting yelled at by a very rude customer, "calmly get back up, smile, and very politely say 'You hit like a bitch, bitch.
~ Jill Shalvis
Fine. It's your life, but—" "But you're still going to tell me what to do?" he asked, a small smile on his lips. She went into defense mode at his amused tone. "Well, I'm sure as hell not going to be quiet about it." "Duly noted," he said dryly. "And for the record? I never want you to be quiet, Elle.
~ Jill Shalvis
The last guy who told me what I can't do is still walking funny." That gave him a smile. He was a sick, sick man, but damn, he loved her sass.
~ Jill Shalvis
And then she stomped on it?" "In boots, with spikes on the soles," Aidan assured him.
~ Jill Shalvis
When climbing the ladder of life, don't let boys look up your dress!
~ Jill Shalvis
Hold on. Pru gave him a long look. if you're trying to say you don't want to do this after talking me into it, then let me be clear and say that I will run you through with my umbrella while you sleep. Finn blinked. That was oddly specific and violent.
~ Jill Shalvis
And thrice do I say to thee...bite me.
~ Jim Butcher
Ha-ha! Ah-hahahaha! I am wizard; hear me roar!
~ Jim Butcher
No," she said. "You are not Patrick Swayze. I am not Demi Moore." She touched a switch on the little box and it started ticking. "And this sure as hell isn't pottery class.
~ Jim Butcher
He stared at me. "Wh-what did you say?" "A stuffed animal, man!" I roared at him. "Don't mess with a wizard when he's wizarding!
~ Jim Butcher
I looked from the gadget-readied spear and body armor to my slender staff of plain old wood and leather duster. My dick is better than your dick, I said.
~ Jim Butcher
I leaned closer and gave her the look I usually save for rampaging demons and those survey people at malls.
~ Jim Butcher
You want to play head games? Molly snarled, her blue eyes blazing. Let's go.
~ Jim Butcher
I thought I told you I didn't want to talk to you, Mr. Dresden. I like women who play hard to get.
~ Jim Butcher
He did run some, but I stopped him, my lord. Like, just now. In front of you. Right over there.
~ Jim Butcher
Susan's fingers wandered, and her eyes sparkled. "Your mouth says no," she purred, "but this says yes." I went up on my toes, and swallowed, trying to keep my balance and get her hand off me at the same time. "That thing is always saying something stupid," I told her.
~ Jim Butcher
I simply described him in accurate terms. If he finds himself insulted by the truth, it's hardly my concern." A
~ Jim Butcher
A little kung fu, a little John Wayne, and a few casual threats.
~ Jim Butcher
It is good that we cleared the air. Is there anything else you want to say?" I eyed the man and said, "You went blond. It makes you look sort of gay.
~ Jim Butcher
I roared at him. "Don't mess with a wizard when he's wizarding!
~ Jim Butcher