Stieg Larsson, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

"Friendship- my definition- is built on two things. Respect and trust. Both elements have to be there. And it has to be mutual. You can have respect for someone, but if you don't have trust, the friendship will crumble."

"Everyone has secrets. It's just a matter of finding out what they are."

"Then I discovered that being related is no guarantee of love!"

"Then I discovered that being related is no guarantee of love!"

"What she had realized was that love was that moment when your heart was about to burst."

"I’ve had many enemies over the years. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s never engage in a fight you’re sure to lose. On the other hand, never let anyone who has insulted you get away with it. Bide your time and strike back when you’re in a position of strength—even if you no longer need to strike back."