I’ve had many enemies over the years. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s never engage in a fight you’re sure to lose. On the other hand, never let anyone who has insulted you get away with it. Bide your time and strike back when you’re in a position of strength—even if you no longer need to strike back.

I am what I am,' Salander said 'I ran away from everything and everybody. I should have said goodbye.

Friendship- my definition- is built on two things. Respect and trust. Both elements have to be there. And it has to be mutual. You can have respect for someone, but if you don't have trust, the friendship will crumble.

Take "no" as an encouragement to redouble his efforts, so it was easier to say "yes" right away.

What she had realised was that love was that moment when your heart was about to burst.

Men who just call to say hello generally have ulterior motives.

There was a whole army of people who seemed not to have anything better to do than to try to disrupt her life, and , if they were given the opportunity, to correct the way she had chosen to live it.