From a purely physical standpoint she didn't have a chance, but her attitude was that death was better than capitulation.

No matter how hard she tried to concentrate on something else, to pass the time and to distract her from the situation she was in, the fear came trickling out. It hovered like a cloud of gas around her, threatening to penetrate her pores and poison her.

Taking away a person's control of her own life - meaning her bank account - is one of the greatest infringements a democracy can impose, especially when it applies to young people. It is an infringement even if the intent may be perceived as benign and socially valid.

Only a woman who had killed a man in battle was allowed to give up her virginity.

Salander never forgets an injustice, and by nature she was anything but forgiving.

To Sally, who showed me the benefits of the sport of golf.

I have been threatened occasionally. But that happens to everybody who is writing this kind of things. Threats will come without fail. It might happen to the most 'innocent' texts. If it gets too much we call the police.