Quote

I know what kind of things I myself have been irritated by in detective stories. They are often about one or two persons, but they don't describe anything in the society outside.

Steig Larsson

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Steig Larsson
Kind
Describe
Things
Outside
Society
Often
Two
Stories
Detective
Anything
Irritated
Persons
Detectives

More quotes by Steig Larsson

Image
It did no good to cry, she had learned that early on. She had also learned that every time she tried to make someone aware of something in her life, the situation just got worse. Consequently it was up to her to solve her problems by herself, using whatever methods she deemed necessary.
Steig Larsson
Image
I abhor crime novels in which the main character can behave however he or she pleases, or do things that normal people do not do, without those actions having social consequences.
Steig Larsson
Image
I am what I am,' Salander said 'I ran away from everything and everybody. I should have said goodbye.
Steig Larsson
Image
When this is all over I'm going to found an association called 'The Knights of the Idiotic Table' and its purpose will be to arrange an annual dinner where we tell stories about Lisbeth Salander. You're all members.
Steig Larsson
Image
When their love was not reciprocated, it could quickly turn to violent hatred.
Steig Larsson
Image
Candy within reach and then I have to go on a diet.
Steig Larsson
Image
She had been sharing a house with him for a week, and he had not once flirted with her. He had worked with her, asked her opinion, slapped her on the knuckles figuratively speaking when she was on the wrong track, and acknowledged that she was right when she corrected him. Dammit, he had treated her like a human being.
Steig Larsson
Image
There are no innocents. There are, however, different degrees of responsibility.
Steig Larsson
Image
Then I discovered that being related is no guarantee of love!
Steig Larsson
Image
...you have no idea how mentally handicapped I could be if push comes to shove.
Steig Larsson
Image
Keep in mind that I'm crazy, won't you?
Steig Larsson
Image
Every year Swedish society produces a new generation of threatened women who can testify to the lack of legal rights and the lukewarm interest shown by the police and other authorities.
Steig Larsson
Image
You're an entropic chaos factor
Steig Larsson
Image
Dear Government... I'm going to have a serious talk with you if I ever find anyone to talk to.
Steig Larsson
Image
Take no as an encouragement to redouble his efforts, so it was easier to say yes right away.
Steig Larsson
Image
I am a rapist and a sadistic pig,' if you get that tattoo removed I will carve it into your forehead, do you understand?
Steig Larsson
Image
A journalist finds out things by asking questions of people who know.
Steig Larsson
Image
I'm aware of what you've done for me, and I'm not ungrateful. I appreciate that you actually showed yourself to be greater than your prejudices and have given me a chance here. But I don't want you for my lover, and you're not my father.
Steig Larsson
Image
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.
Steig Larsson
Image
Normally seven minutes of another person's company was enough to give her a headache so she set things up to live as a recluse. She was perfectly content as long as people left her in peace. Unfortunately society was not very smart or understanding.
Steig Larsson