Kirsten Miller > Quotes

“All the most powerful emotions come from chaos -fear,anger,love- especially love. Love is chaos itself. Think about it! Love makes no sense. It shakes you up and spins you around. And then, eventually , it falls apart.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“When I grow up, I'd like to be dangerous.”
― Kirsten Miller, Inside the Shadow City

“You know, sometimes when you're too close to someone, it's hard to see who they really are.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“I look for you in every life, but I don't always find you. And sometimes I find you too late.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“Sometimes when we're in love, we take the facts and spin them into pretty stories. But it's a dangerous thing to do--because one day, like it or not, you're going to see the world as it really is. You find out people aren't always who you want them to be. And if you're not ready for the truth...well, let's just say it can come as a bit of a shock.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“My faith is big enough to accept all of God's wonders.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“You big crybaby," I whispered into his ear. "Now you know why your mom warned you not to hit girls. Sometimes they hit back.”
― Kirsten Miller, Inside the Shadow City

“Yes, it's funny, isn't it? You try to do what's best for the people you love, and you just end up in trouble for your efforts.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“I've always found that one of the biggest benefits of being a girl is that most people refuse to take you seriously. While boys must be constantly monitored and are always the first suspects when anything goes wrong, everyone expects girls to do what they're told. It may seem a little insulting at first, but low expectations can be a blessing in disuise. If you're smart, you can use people's foolishness to your own advantage. It's amazing what you can get away with when no one bothers watching.”
― Kirsten Miller, Inside the Shadow City

“Because I love you," Iain said simply. "I always have. I love your bad temper. I love your jealous streak. I love your strength and pigheadedness. And I know you love me. And sometimes love makes people go a little crazy. The insanity won't last forever...I hope.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“But there was still something missing. Something that nagged at her-an emptiness she couldn't explain. There were mornings she woke with her heart pounding wildly and the sensation of arms wrapped around her. But the feeling slipped away the moment she opened her eyes, and no matter how quickly she squeezed them shut, she couldn't recapture the contentment she'd felt.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“Why do you think women are designed to outlive men? Why do we keep going for thirty years after our bodies can no longer reproduce? Do you think nature meant for those years to be useless? No, of course not. Our lives are designed to have three parts. The first is education. The second, creation. And in part three, we put our experience to use and protect those who are weaker.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Change

“Beau, will you please watch the entrance for us?"
"What should I do if I see anyone suspicious?"
"Kick a car," Iain said.
"Kick a car?"
"To set off the alarm."
"Gotcha," Beau said. "Good thinking.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“What takes more guts? To fight for your own life at any cost—or prove that you're willing to lose it?”
― Kirsten Miller, How to Lead a Life of Crime

“When you have everything, the only luxury left is taking things away from others.”
― Kirsten Miller, Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books

“You in the back," said the principal. "Don't think you can hide. Tell me. What would you like to be?"

"Dangerous," said the hidden girl, without a second's hesitation.”
― Kirsten Miller, Inside the Shadow City

“If by now you're a little confused, don't be too hard on yourself. Life is confusing, and anyone who claims that she has all the answers has probably uncovered the wrong ones.”
― Kirsten Miller, Inside the Shadow City

“Don't expect me to be perfect. Despite all my lives, I'm still only human. I can't deliver perfection, and I'll only disappoint you. But I want you to know that you are the most important person to me. I'm trying to protect you.

Sometimes I screw things up. I may even tell a white lie every now and then. But you have to give me the benefit of the doubt.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“This is April," he said, holding up the chicken. "She's the only friend I have left. I saved her from an evil chef at Tavern on the Green, and we've pledged eternal friendship.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Empress's Tomb

“That doesn't offend me. 'Witch' is the label society slaps on women it can't understand or control.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Change

“Quiet people keep thier secrets to themselves. That's what makes them interesting...and usually worth the wait.”
― Kirsten Miller, Inside the Shadow City

“What matters is never letting people tell you what to think. Don't let them convince you that one way is right and another way wrong. Gather as much knowledge as you can, because information is power. And choosing how to use it is freedom. The more you know, the freer you will be.”
― Kirsten Miller, Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books

“I can’t run around falling in love with fantasies.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“I've been called many things. But I suppose 'the devil' is as good a name as any.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“You’re never ready for the truth. No matter how much you think you know, it always takes you by surprise.”
― Kirsten Miller, How to Lead a Life of Crime

“Once Jesus arrived on the scene, all those Old Testament laws no longer applied. The New Testament tells us we’re supposed to follow Christ, not the old ways. And as far as I know, Jesus never said a damn thing about gay folks or barbecue. But he sure did talk a lot about love.”
― Kirsten Miller, Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books

“Anyone who needs a reward to be good isn’t good. They just like rewards. Good people do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Change

“El amor y la fe van de la mano. No se puede tener uno sin la otra. Y como todos sabemos, no siempre es seguro dar ese paso. A veces se juzga equivocadamente, y se acaba mordiendo el polvo. Pero a menos que demos ese paso, nunca sabremos qué hay del otro lado. Hay que buscar agallas para hacerlo.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Eternal Ones

“Where's the course called How to Lead a Life of Crime? That's what this is about, isn't it? You've got everyone thinking this is the best school in the country, but it's really just a Hogwarts for hustlers.”
― Kirsten Miller, How to Lead a Life of Crime

“Anger's like rocket fuel. Either it pushes you forward or it burns you alive. - Harriett Osborne”
― Kirsten Miller, The Change