It did no good to cry, she had learned that early on.

When their love was not reciprocated, it could quickly turn to violent hatred.

But if you want to win, you're going to have to fight.

Salander was afraid of no-one and nothing. She realized that she lacked the necessary imagination - and that was evidence enough that there was something wrong with her brain.

Don’t ever fight with Lisbeth Salander. Her attitude towards the rest of the world is that if someone threatens her with a gun, she’ll get a bigger gun.

I don't know if I want a steady relationship, but I'm terrified of losing you.

It proved once again the theory that no security system is a match for a stupid employee.