Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things Quotes

“everyone loves a strong woman until that woman no longer tolerates their bullshit.

—the age-old proverb.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“don’t you think it’s funny how bad boys are always deemed swoon-worthy, while bad girls are usually perceived as a threat to society? —don’t tell me sexism isn’t real.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“why is it that we're always
the damsels in distress?

write more difficult women.
write more angry women.
write more unlikeable women.
write more cunning women.

write more women who revel
in their wickedness.

-show our complexity”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“Under the light of the full moon
she dances about wildly,
hoping an otherworldly being
will come whisk her away
& take her on a grand adventure.

- she's so done with reality”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“some days i wake up & think, i would still do anything for the person you made me think you were.

—it’s too bad he doesn’t exist.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“but she was wearing a short skirt.” it doesn’t matter. “but she never screamed for help.” it doesn’t matter. “but she had a lot to drink.” it doesn’t matter. “but she waited so long to tell.” it doesn’t matter. “but she consented to it before.” it doesn’t matter. “but they were hopelessly in love.” it doesn’t matter.

—believe her, no matter what.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“when someone she loves is sad, she stops at nothing to make sure they feel better. if she could, she would magic a double rainbow into the sky just to see a small smile on their face, even though she can’t think of a single soul in her life who would do the same for her.

— being the dependable friend is difficult sometimes.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“being friends with girls isn't
too much drama,

but you know what is?

constantly trying to
burn your sisters
at the fucking stake
out of pettiness
& resentment

when you could
just support them instead.

-commit to putting out more fires than you start.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“never once has she felt as if she’s interesting enough to be the daring heroine of her own story, & she’s oddly okay with that. —she likes being nobody.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“contrary to popular belief,
i have no interest in vengance.

the thing about karma
is that she's a bitch
& she's a bitch that can always be counted on,

so i leave everything in her
all-too-eager hands.
-the threefold law.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“i refuse to be ashamed
of taking up my rightful.
i refuse to apologize
for daring to have an opinion.
—it’s a pleasure to disappoint you.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“everyone loves a strong woman
until that woman
no longer tolerates their bullshit.
-the age-old proverb”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“how tragic it is
for someone to die
when they had so many
more places to fly.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things

“i’ve learned that not everyone is worthy of a redemption arc.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“horror movies are her favorite, but it’s not because she wants someone to come put their arm around her & protect her during the scary parts. it’s because she likes being frightened by something so much less dangerous than walking alone to her car at night. —a movie could never murder her.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“they know her as the girl who sees signs in everything. at her core, she knows that the dragonflies are probably just dragonflies & the songbirds are probably just songbirds—not guardian angels in disguise, not departed loved ones delivering messages of comfort & reassurance. but if you think that will ever stop her, then you’d be horribly mistaken, for experience has taught her that the faith in miracles is more important than the presence of them. after all, that’s often what creates them in the first place.



—hope is essential.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“i have a history of staying in places i’ve long outgrown. you see, i was always told to stay as small as possible— even if it’s uncomfortable, even if it hurts. from this day forward, i vow to let myself bloom freely— even if others see me as an annoyance, even if they see me as a weed. —wild violet.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“when i wear a mask, not only am i protecting the lives of myself & others, but nobody tells me to smile, to look less intimidating or prettier for them. better yet, nobody can see me mouthing g o t o h e l l with my perfect lipstick mouth. —at last.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“everyone loves a strong woman until that woman no longer tolerates their bullshit. —the age-old proverb.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“but she was wearing a short skirt.” it doesn’t matter. “but she never screamed for help.” it doesn’t matter. “but she had a lot to drink.” it doesn’t matter. “but she waited so long to tell.” it doesn’t matter. “but she consented to it before.” it doesn’t matter. “but they were hopelessly in love.” it doesn’t matter. —believe her, no matter what.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“they know her as the girl who sees signs in everything. at her core, she knows that the dragonflies are probably just dragonflies & the songbirds are probably just songbirds—not guardian angels in disguise, not departed loved ones delivering messages of comfort & reassurance. but if you think that will ever stop her, then you’d be horribly mistaken, for experience has taught her that the faith in miracles is more important than the presence of them. after all, that’s often what creates them in the first place. —hope is essential.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“when they drag you through hell, do not simply accept it. do not just give in. go on & reign over the very flames that were meant to be your end. wear them as a crown.” —show them who’s queen.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“eventually, when he feels the urge to check up on me to make sure i’m still grieving the oh-so-tragic loss of him, he will find only celebration for the life i took back.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“will you still think i’m lovely if there’s no gap between my thighs? —something every girl has had to wonder.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“experience has taught her that the faith in miracles is more important than the presence of them. after all, that’s often what creates them in the first place.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“—commit to putting out more fires than you start.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“contrary to popular belief, i have no interest in vengeance. the thing about karma is that she’s a bitch & she’s a bitch that can always be counted on, so i leave everything in her all-too-eager hands.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“she is not strong because she wields a sword. she’s strong & she wields a sword. get it right. —she never needed a weapon to be powerful.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“i forgive everyone who has ever hurt me, whether by chance or on purpose. they all ask me, in awe, “how do you do it?” & here’s what i say: “what’s more painful— holding petals or holding prickles?” —rose.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things

“to everyone who has a bad day & tries to take it out on me: i send you love & light. i pray your bitterness is replaced with sweetness. i pray that your next day is a much kinder one. i pray you go easier on yourself & those around you.”
― Amanda Lovelace, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things