Daughter of the Pirate King Quotes

“I am me because I choose to be me. I am what I want. Some people say you have to find yourself. Not I. I believe we create ourselves to be what we want.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Everyone has something dark in their past. I suppose it's our job to overcome it. And if we can’t overcome it, then all we can do is make the most of it.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Lass, you've the face of an angel but the tongue of a snake.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“I live on the cusp of two worlds, trying desperately to fit into one.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Oh, the ridiculous things one has to do when one is a pirate.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“I value other traits above an affinity for torture and power over those weaker than oneself. I value brilliant minds, honest souls, and those with long endurance. I forge relationships based on trust and mutual respect, not fear and control.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Don’t even think about it.”
“I already did.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“If you’re sorry, that means you want forgiveness. Is that what you’re asking for? If you want forgiveness, that means you want to make things right. And if you want to make things right, that means that you don’t intend to put me in harm’s way again. So, if you are saying you’re sorry, I don’t think you understand what that entails.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Even a man who’s spent his whole life at sea has reason to fear her when she’s angry. But not I. I sleep soundly. Listening to her music. The sea watches over me. She protects her own.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“There are different kinds of fathers. Those who love unconditionally, those who love on condition, and those who never love at all.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“I'm a pirate," I remind him.
"Yes. I just can't figure out if you're a good pirate or a really good pirate.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“What did you do?”
“Well, I made you something. Look here. I gave this squid your face.”
There is silence, and then, “Alosa, I’m going to kill you.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Has he been conscious at all?”
“Yes. He woke up once and looked at me funny.”
“Did he say anything?”
“He said, ‘You don’t have red hair.’ Then he fell back asleep.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“I think you’re acting like a jealous husband.”
“A what?”
“You know, men that women shackle themselves onto.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“A challenge and an insult all wrapped into one. My specialty.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Being underestimated always works to my advantage. But sometimes I find it offensive. That often makes me violent”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Imagine that you traveled all over the world, looking for happiness, looking for thrills to pass the time. Imagine seeing everything there is to see and still not finding happiness. Well, that would give you a very bleak outlook on life, would it not?”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Anyone ever tell you, you can't be hurt by something you don't believe in?"
Realization lights up Enwen's eyes. "That's why everything is out to get me.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“It’s a bold and stupid move. I like it.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“But if I’m being honest … it’s because he said please.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“I am me because I choose to be me. I am what I want. Some people say you have to find yourself. Not I. I believe we create ourselves to be what we want. Any aspect of ourselves that we do not like can be altered if we make an effort.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“He wears his confidence as if it is merely another article of clothing upon his person.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Master Riden only said I ‘probably’ shouldn’t speak to her, on account of beautiful women have a way of playing tricks on a man’s mind. But it wasn’t a direct order.”
“He said I was beautiful?” I smirk at the thought.
Enwen looks troubled. “Probably shouldn’t have said that.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Shut your mouth, Riden."
He's quiet, and I know it's not because he listened to me. Instead I realize he's staring at my leg. No, not my leg. My scars. I have them all over my arms and legs.
"What happened?" he asks.
"I was born to the pirate king.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“I’ll say whatever I please. I’m not a lady, I’m a pirate!”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Yes, we should all worship the stars. They are as useful as they are beautiful. Some never change position. They are constants in the sky. Without them, we would be lost.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“I value brilliant minds, honest souls, and those with long endurance. I forge relationships based on trust and mutual respect, not fear and control.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“Just as there is a destination far beyond this one, there will be a time far beyond this one when there won’t be any pain, just the memory of it.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“No, it wasn't," he insists.

Then he's kissing me

What the--I misread where that was going.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King

“When fancy strikes, a man gets this notion in his mind that everything a woman does is for him.”
― Tricia Levenseller, Daughter of the Pirate King