There were too many idiot men in the world, to her way of thinking. And most of them ended up bumping up against stubborn women.

I had the blood and fire rule when my boys were young. You know, unless it's blood or fire, don't bother me.

I want you more than I should," she heard herself say. "I have you less than I want.

Roarke "I'll drop you." Eve "No, better I catch a cab or take the underground. This guy sees me show up in a hot car with a fancy piece behind the wheel, he's not going to like me." Roarke "You know how I love being referred. to as your fancy piece." Eve "Sometimes you're my love muffin.

...but even strong women need an arm to lean on now and then. (Anna Whitney in Glory in Death)

Today should always be outlawed in favor of tomorrow

You are who you are. I know you. You believe that? "Yea but--" "You're Eve Dallas. You're the love of my life. My heart and Soul. You're a cop, mind and bone. You're a woman of strength and resilience. Stubborn, hardheaded, occassionally mean as a badger, and more generous that you'll admit.