Lisa Kleypas Quotes

It's not my nature to dominate and bully.

I've never had a good line. Well, maybe 'I must break you'.

Dive on them and squash them if you must.

I like the moment when I break a man's ego.

The world is ruled by violence, or at least the imminent threat of violence. It always has been.

The way to have power is to take it.

I'm more attracted to a stronger man rather than a feminine man. Someone who would just throw me down and take control. I love feeling helpless. I definitely like a man who is aggressive and confident.

Smash the lot of them …. Show them the fist. Prove yourself a sovereign. You are the autocrat and they should not dare to forget it.

Some people get a feeling of power from being unpleasant.

As pitilessly as force annihilates, equally without pity … intoxicates those who possess or believe they possess it. In reality, no one possesses it.

I've always been a dominant and violent person.

When it comes to power, we know I got power, and we know I can wrestle.

If you want to control someone, all you have to do is to make them feel afraid.

They all sort of get mixed up in my head, to be quite honest. They're all dealing with similar things. It's about how you deal with reality, by ignoring it sometimes, reinventing it other times, and that's how you get through it.

Grab whom you must. Do what you want.

any compulsion tries to justify itself.

The drive for control, or the perception thereof, is truly the strongest force in human nature.

I’m going to carry you now,” he told her, “so we can move even faster. I’m not asking you, I’m telling you. Any response from you is unnecessary and unwelcome.

She might not know what your routine is, but I do,” I said softly. “So put the lantern down. You’re not burning me yet, and we both know it.” “What’s she saying?” Sarah demanded, hobbling over. His white brows drew together, and I allowed a little smile to play on my lips. “Awfully bossy with you, isn’t she? Then again, it makes sense. She’s got the pants on, and you’re the one in the dress.

My first instinct is to push you until you break just to see how hard I have to press.

Can I cut off your head?" "Are you asking for my permission?

One either imposes one's ideas or one is imposed on.

A nation's not a child, for God's sake. ... It's like a wild horse you tame by breaking it. Or a fiery woman you slap till she sees sense and warms your bed.

Never settle with words what you can accomplish with a flamethrower.

I don't believe in strong-arming people.