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21 " Don’t even think about it.” “I already did. "
― Tricia Levenseller , Daughter of the Pirate King (Daughter of the Pirate King, #1)
22 " 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. "
23 " 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. "
24 " 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. "
25 " Lass, you've the face of an angel but the tongue of a snake. "
26 " Oh, the ridiculous things one has to do when one is a pirate. "
27 " I live on the cusp of two worlds, trying desperately to fit into one. "
28 " 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. "
29 " 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. "
30 " 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. "
31 " I think you’re acting like a jealous husband.” “A what?” “You know, men that women shackle themselves onto. "
32 " 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. "
33 " A challenge and an insult all wrapped into one. My specialty. "
34 " 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. "
35 " Being underestimated always works to my advantage. But sometimes I find it offensive. That often makes me violent "
36 " 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. "
37 " 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. "
38 " He wears his confidence as if it is merely another article of clothing upon his person. "
39 " It’s a bold and stupid move. I like it. "
40 " But if I’m being honest … it’s because he said please. "