White Oleander | Quotes

White Oleander Quotes

"Oleander time. Lovers who kill each other now will blame it on the wind." Chapter 1, pg. 1

"Fathers are irrelevant. Believe me, you're lucky. I had one, I know. Just forget it." Chapter 2, pg. 38

"Honey, this is what happens when you fall in love. You're looking at a natural disaster." Chapter 3, pg. 44

"My hatred gives me strength." Chapter 3, pg. 45

"I'm enjoying my hatred so much more than I ever enjoyed love. Love is temperamental. Tiring. It makes demands. Love uses you. Changes its mind. But hatred, now. That's something you can use. Sculpt. Wield. It's hard or soft, however you need it. Love humiliates you, but hatred cradles you. It's so soothing. I feel infinitely better now." Chapter 3, pg. 54

"Don't cry. We're not like that. We're the Vikings, remember?" Chapter 5, pg. 90

"I will not serve." Chapter 5, pg. 92