It Was Her House First Quotes

“I’ve seen men walk away from terrible things by virtue of what rides around in their pants. It’s like carrying a magic wand”
― Cherie Priest, It Was Her House First

“I just had everything I ever needed in case I was stranded somewhere without light or heat or power because, God damn it, you never know. It’s the bright side of chronic anxiety. If you’re quick and thoughtful, you can be ready for just about any calamity.
But see that’s the only thing I’m really bone deeply afraid of: not having thought of everything.”
― Cherie Priest, It Was Her House First

“Panic never serves anyone except the wicked”
― Cherie Priest, It Was Her House First

“Naive is a word powerful people use to shut you up. They don't like you suggesting that the world could be less awful, because the world isn't awful at all for them. they like the world exactly how it is.”
― Cherie Priest, It Was Her House First

“I made a deal with something I mistook for a someone at first.”
― Cherie Priest, It Was Her House First

“What’s the expression? History doesn’t repeat itself, but often it will rhyme. This was a rhyme.”
― Cherie Priest, It Was Her House First