Mavis Ouren

“We are full of anarchy. We take our clothes off because we shouldn't take our clothes off. And we behave worse in other countries.”
― Michael Ondaatje

“There's a line in the Bible about perfect love casting out fear. That I don't know about, but orneriness will do it every time.”
― Peter S. Beagle, Tamsin

“Oh, Daja," moaned Jory, "you sound just like my parents." She ran from the schoolroom.

"Well, there's no reason to insult me, "muttered Daja, half offended.”
― Tamora Pierce, Cold Fire

“Thus the Government of our Virtue was broken and I exchang'd the Place of Friend for that unmusical harsh-sounding Title of Whore.”
― Daniel Defoe, Moll Flanders