Quotes About Strength
Wonder Woman' is gifted with tremendous physical strength—but unlike Superman she can be injured." Marston went on, " ââ'¬ËœWonder Woman' has bracelets welded on her wrists; with these she can repulse bullets. But if she lets any man weld chains on these bracelets, she loses her power. This, says Dr. Marston, is what happens to all women when they submit to a man's domination.
~ Jill Lepore
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And that's the point; not even girls want to be girls so long as our feminine archetype lacks force, strength and power. Not wanting to be girls, they don't want to be tender, submissive, peace-loving as good women are. Women's strong qualities have become despised because of their week ones.
~ Jill Lepore
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You can be strong as any boy if you'll work hard and train yourself in athletics, the way boys do.
~ Jill Lepore
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Ah, the old don't-need-a-man thing. I love that line. I mean it sounds great, and girls love to say that stuff because it makes them sound all strong and independent. But it's not actually true, is it? Deep down they're panicking, getting more and more desperate, and the next thing you know, they're hurling themselves into a new relationship.
~ Jill Mansell
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You already know he's a pathetic excuse for a man and you deserve better.
~ Jill Mansell
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Hallie had had plenty of practice over the years at hiding her true feelings and presenting a brave face to the world.
~ Jill Mansell
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Being scared wasn't an emotion Zack was familiar with, but it had him in its grip now.
~ Jill Mansell
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Strength is the ability to break up a solid piece of chocolate—and then eat just one of the pieces.
~ Jill Shalvis
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Just when you think you've hit rock bottom, someone'll throw you a shovel." – Chloe Traeger
~ Jill Shalvis
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You came here a fighter, Maddie. Maybe you'd lost a round or two, but you were on your feet. You want to stay in Lucky Harbor? Fight for it. You want a relationship with your sisters? Fight for it. What about you? What about a relationship with you? He pulled back to look into her face as if memorizing her features. His voice, when he spoke, was low and gravelly with emotion. I'm already yours. Always have been. All you have to do is step into the ring.
~ Jill Shalvis
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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
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You still trying to save me, Mallory? Ty asked quietly. Her heart was hammering so loud she couldn't hear herself talk. I can't seem to help myself. I don't need saving. No. No, he sure didn't. He was strong and capable, and more than able to take care of himself. What do you need? You, he said simply. Only you.
~ Jill Shalvis
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Mallory dropped her head to the steering wheel. Look, I'm mad at you, okay? This isn't about me. I know my painful memories are relative. My life is good. I'm lucky. This isn't about how poor little Mallory has had it so hard. I'm not falling apart or anything. He stroked a hand down her back. Of course you're not. You're just holding the steering wheel up with your head for a minute, that's all.
~ Jill Shalvis
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You went from worrying about being weak to wanting a fence with me? I don't give a flying fuck about being weak. You're the only thing I care about. You make me whole. You make me feel. You make me... He searched for the word. Everything. He pulled her tighter to him. It's always been you, Holly. And it always will be. Say yes. Yes, she said instantly. To everything.
~ Jill Shalvis
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You're a Daniels and a Walker. That means you're 99% fine stubbornness, tenacity and resilience combined, Tara said. And the other 1%? Mia asked as they sat at the tiny galley table. Ford wrapped an arm around her neck and pulled her in close. Perfection.
~ Jill Shalvis
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I know I might look like a ball of fluff, she said, but I'm not. Not even close. And the fact that I get up each morning and put a damn smile on my face is the same as... Batman putting on his cape. I-- I'm not done. It's... protection. It's my shield. It's me waving my middle finger to the world because I choose to be happy. The bottom line, Luke, is that I know what matters and what doesn't.
~ Jill Shalvis
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Life is like a boner: long and hard.
~ Jill Shalvis
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He felt his heart roll, exposing its underbelly. Nothing he could do about that. He was equipped to eliminate threats, protect and serve. Not to love. Never to love.
~ Jill Shalvis
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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
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You're only as strong as your biggest weakness.
~ Jill Shalvis
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Just when you think you've hit rock bottom. someone will hand you a shovel.--- Phoebe Traeger
~ Jill Shalvis
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Mom used to tell me not to worry when people didn't get me. People throw rocks at things that shine - from the mixed up files of Tilly Adam's journal
~ Jill Shalvis
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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
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I remember that look, she said. It's the one you once gave Carlos right before you threatened to kick his ass. I can still kick ass, he said with absolute steel. I just wanted you to know that.
~ Jill Shalvis
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