Moth to a Flame Quotes

“As long as you conduct yourself like a lady then everyone around you will have to treat you like one.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“But eventually every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess, and it was Ethic’s turn to turn over his earthly power.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“A woman can’t change a man, but a man can change a woman in the worst way.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“You chose to be wifey, Rae, and a wifey is not the same thing as a wife. That’s what you young girls have mixed up.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“Loyalty transcends life and death.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“Don’t be the moth that flies into the flame.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“He was gangster without being malicious, confident without displaying arrogance, and caring without being soft.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“Someone once told me that when you lose someone you love, you gain someone you love.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“Men are possessive, especially hustlers. They see us as their trophies, as objects, which is why they can be so gentle one moment and so hostile the next.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“Men cheat. They lie. They manipulate. They control. All men have flaws. You just have to find the one who works for you. Marriage is founded on love and tolerance because you have to put up with a lot of bullshit.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“Being wifey means that there is a mistress behind you and a ho behind her. You all are ranked. You should not have to be number one, because when a man really loves you, he will make you his wife.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“You chose to be wifey, Rae, and a wifey is not the same thing as a wife. That’s what you young girls have mixed up. You think being a man’s main woman gives you prestige. You think it gives you clout, but it makes you look like a fool, Raven.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“Poise could not be broken so easily in a real woman, and her salty disposition over Ethic proved that she was trying to grow up too fast.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“He did not know where Raven’s sudden backbone had come from, but he was more determined than ever to break her back down. “I got you, bitch. As soon as I’m out of here, I’ma see you,” he said to himself as he imagined all of the tortuous things he was going to do when he finally caught up to her.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“Yo’, dial that bitch back!” Mizan yelled to Rich when they heard Raven hang up the phone. Mizan’s ego was crushed because Rich had placed the three-way call to Raven on Mizan’s behalf. His boy had heard all of the disrespect that Raven had dished out. When Rich tried to call Raven back, the call was sent to voicemail. “She gave me the ‘fuck you button,” Rich said, stating the obvious.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“No, you lost your mind when you started thinking I was your punching bag! I got your bitch ... You know what, Mizan? Don’t call my phone anymore because we’re done. You need to hope you don’t drop the soap!”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“The house phone rang loudly, interrupting her thoughts. She thought that it was Mizan and she rushed to answer it. “Hello?” “Hello, this is Warden Christopher Hill at Huron Valley Women’s Correctional Facility. I’m trying to reach the daughter of Justine Atkins ... a Ms. Raven Atkins.” “Yeah, this is she,” Raven responded. “What’s going on? Is my mother in trouble?” “No, miss. I regret to inform you that your mother committed suicide last night,” he stated. Raven dropped the phone, sending it crashing to the floor. I was just there yesterday. Why would she do this?”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“I understand though, Raven. I really do, but get away from him, Rae. Don’t be the moth that flies into the flame.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“I just want a man like Daddy. Daddy was perfect,” Raven replied with an exasperated sigh. Justine couldn’t help but laugh at that one. “Girl, your daddy was far from perfect. There is no such thing as the perfect man, Rae. That’s why I never taught you about Prince Charming as a little girl. Men cheat. They lie. They manipulate. They control. All men have flaws. You just have to find the one who works for you. Marriage is founded on love and tolerance because you have to put up with a lot of bullshit.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“I just want a man like Daddy. Daddy was perfect,” Raven replied with an exasperated sigh. Justine couldn’t help but laugh at that one. “Girl, your daddy was far from perfect.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“The house was dark except for one room, and when he saw a voluptuous woman answer the door wearing skimpy lingerie, he knew she was alone. “Damn,”Mizan whispered as he admired the woman’s physique. “I’ma give you time to hit that one last time. You deserve that.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“If anyone stood in his way they would be taken care of, including Raven.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“The ruthlessness that it took to make it to the top was something that most men did not possess, but Mizan was the grimiest of character and would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“A meeting had been planned, seven of Benjamin’s highest lieutenants, to be held directly after the services, but unfortunately for them Mizan had other things in store.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“Ethic, being knowledgeable in many things, knew sign language and surprised her when he signed back, “She’s just going out for the night. Don’ t worry, pretty girl.” He patted the seat next to him, and Morgan smiled as she rushed to sit by his side.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame

“Despite his warnings, Raven had been sneaking out to see Mizan almost every night for the past two months. She did not care if her father disapproved. She was feeling him and was willing to do anything to be around him.”
― Ashley Antoinette, Moth to a Flame