Ege > Ege's Quotes

“When somebody walks out, it leaves a hole in you. Some people fill it up, the good and the bad, and get on that way. Some people leave it open, maybe long enough to heal, maybe too long, picking at it now and then so it doesn't heal all the way.”
― Nora Roberts, Chasing Fire

“What was that technique you were using on those bastards?"
"An ancient form called kicking ass.”
― Nora Roberts, Chasing Fire

“It's called male bonding. You'll never get it. I believe women are as capable as men, deserve equal pay—and that one day, should be sooner than later, in my opinion, the right woman can and should be leader of the free world. But you can't understand the male bonding rituals any more than men can understand why the vast majority of women are obsessed with shoes and other footwear.”
― Nora Roberts, Chasing Fire

“You are wise as well as short."

"I can also break bricks with my bare hands."

"That's a handy skill if you ever find yourself walled up in the basement of an abandoned house by a psychopath.”
― Nora Roberts, Chasing Fire

“Getting a room's not always enough. Sometimes you gotta close the door.”
― Nora Roberts, Chasing Fire

“I'm damned if I'm going to be eaten by a bear when I'm naked."
"I'm sure it's a more pleasant experience dressed.”
― Nora Roberts, Chasing Fire

“Matt's brother and the blond cook spent a good portion of last season tangling the sheets. Historically, said cook tangled many other sheets with dexterity and aplomb."

"Aplomb"

"It's a polite way to say she banged often, well and without too much discrimination."

"That also sounded polite."

"I was raised well.”
― Nora Roberts, Chasing Fire

“He handed her her cap and sunglasses, then put on his own while she frowned at them.
“What is this?”
“A disguise.” He grinned at her. “Dobie wants you to wear them. Let’s give him a break, or he might order fake mustaches and clown noses off the Internet.”
She rolled her eyes, but put them on. “And what, this makes us look like twins? Where are your tits?”
“You’re wearing them, and may I say they look spectacular on you.”'
- Chasing Fire”
― Nora Roberts

“That has not yet been put to the test. I got my fourth-degree black belt this winter. When I make martial arts noises, thousands flee in terror. Don't test me."

"Can you hear that? It's my knees knocking."

"They're wise to fear me.”
― Nora Roberts, Chasing Fire