The Queens of Crime Quotes

“Most of us are mysteries unto ourselves, and part of our lifelong quest is an effort to understand our authentic selves and our purpose.”
― Marie Benedict, The Queens of Crime

“I think we know too well that a woman’s fate often poses such complex problems that it requires other women to find the solution.”
― Marie Benedict, The Queens of Crime

“Men are so often put on a pedestal, and women are taught to prop them up there. But we only learn about our humanity and develop empathy from our mistakes—and we could do with more doses of humanity, here and elsewhere.”
― Marie Benedict, The Queens of Crime

“The girl deserves it. I think we know too well that a woman’s fate often poses such complex problems that it requires other women to find the solution.”
― Marie Benedict, The Queens of Crime

“The issue of how clever women with a desire for intellectual fulfillment and independence find proper partners fascinates me.”
― Marie Benedict, The Queens of Crime

“The University Women's Club. This private club for women, the only one of its kind in London, does not actually require a university education, just a deep curiosity about the world and an interest in the life of the mind. It is usually a serious club for serious women.”
― Marie Benedict, The Queens of Crime