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1 " You take this world and make it what it should be. And don’t let the beliefs of a backward system define you. You are the one who has to live with the future, baby girl. So you live it. You understand? "
― Mary Weber , To Best the Boys
2 " Any young men you specifically hope will win Rhen?" the old cat biddies ask."No". Because Seleni and I aren't men. "
3 " Because you are the wild sea and unkempt storms and constellations in a world where I am the anchor for everyone I know... And you remind me that I can do impossible things. "
4 " For the girl who’s been told to quiet down, calm down, sit down, or just leave it to the men—this is for you. And to those who told you such things? Watch. Us. Rise. "
5 " You follow your dreams, not your guilt, Rhen. "
6 " I’ve always wanted the life of a wife, and mother, and helpmate to my husband, and I know you may not think much of that, but it’s what I want. And I’d be proud of it. Same as I’ll be proud of whatever you do.” I "
7 " I’m just tired of feeling like the way things are is the only way they can ever be. "
8 " I’ve been out with boys, showing them my ankles, Mrs. Mench. "
9 " You are a specific kind of species, my girl. A strange and terrifying beauty of mind. "
10 " Say you want to conquer the world but that you also might be willing to let me do it with you—even if I’m doing it from here. Because you are the wild sea and unkempt storms and constellations in a world where I am the anchor for everyone I know.” He leans forward, as if his heart is stretched as taut as his tone. “And you remind me that I can do impossible things. "
11 " Mr. Holm and Holm Manor bear only slight responsibility, liability, and legal obligation for the future societal changes that may result from your female children believing it is within their power and right to become whomever and whatever they desire—and in doing so, to change the course of history. "
12 " What if I don’t fully belong anywhere . . . because I belong to myself? Maybe that’s the sea’s strength, and maybe that’s my strength too. It’s not that I don’t belong. It’s that I belong to me. "
13 " Whoever said the female is the weaker of a species never tested that theory against the draw of a woman’s love. "
14 " A woman must find her own way, yes? "
15 " Until at some point I realize he’s not just holding up my body—I think maybe he’s holding my heart in place as well. "
16 " Your world is to small. "
