Quote

A woman should never, never, never be financially dependent to anyone, especially a man, because the minute you were dependent, you could be abused.

Sue Grafton

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Sue Grafton
Age: 77 †
Born: 1940
Born: April 24
Died: 2017
Died: December 28
Actor
Author
Journalist
Novelist
Screenwriter
Writer
Louisville
Kentucky
Sue Taylor Grafton
Men
Abused
Dependent
Minute
Especially
Minutes
Anyone
Woman
Never
Financially

More quotes by Sue Grafton

Image
Writing isn't about the destination-writing is the journey that transforms the soul and gives meaning to all else.
Sue Grafton
Image
You write one book and you're ready for fame and fortune. I don't know that people are spending the time and attention on learning how to write-which takes years. Everybody sees the success stories.
Sue Grafton
Image
In my opinion, there's no condition in life that can't be ameliorated by a dose of junk food.
Sue Grafton
Image
For the record, I'd like to say that I'm a big fan of forgiveness as long as I have a chance to get even first Kinsey Millhone, V is for Vengeance
Sue Grafton
Image
The Jungian therapist taught me the difference between the ego and the shadow. I realized I'd been so busy being a good girl that I'd completely detached from my shadow. It's something we all have, and it's where all the creative juices are.
Sue Grafton
Image
Give yourself time to get better.
Sue Grafton
Image
My primary lesson, however, was that I'm a solo writer, happiest when I'm making all the executive decisions. I've always been willing to rise or fall on my own merits.
Sue Grafton
Image
Happiness is seasonal, like anything else
Sue Grafton
Image
Insecure people have a special sensitivity for anything that finally confirms their own low opinion of themselves.
Sue Grafton
Image
After my years in Hollywood, I got tired of apologizing for work that really wasn't mine to begin with.
Sue Grafton
Image
You kill people you hate or you kill in rage or you kill to get even, but you don't kill someone you're indifferent to.
Sue Grafton
Image
You never know which people will affect your life.
Sue Grafton
Image
There is no sound so terrible as a man's sorrow for his own death.
Sue Grafton
Image
People talk about dysfunctional families I've never seen any other kind.
Sue Grafton
Image
Lying contains the same hostile elements as a practical joke in that the 'victim' ends up looking foolish in his own eyes and laughable in everyone else's.
Sue Grafton
Image
There's really no such thing as an 'ex-cop' or a cop who's 'off-duty' or 'retired.' Once trained, once indoctrinated, a cop is always alert, assessing reality in terms of its potential for illegal acts.
Sue Grafton
Image
There are days when none of us can bear it, but the good comes around again. Happiness is seasonal, like anything else. Wait it out. There are people who love you. People who can help.
Sue Grafton
Image
Pay minimum wage, you get minimum work. Nobody seems to get that.
Sue Grafton
Image
The struggle is what teaches you.
Sue Grafton
Image
Life was reduced to its four basic elements: air, food, drink, and a good friend.
Sue Grafton