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Quote by Rachel Caine

“I'm not obliged to defend your dignity. Provided you have any.”

Work

In 'Last Breath,' the protagonist confronts a life-threatening situation, pushing the limits of human endurance and resilience. The narrative delves into the psychological and emotional turmoil experienced during a critical moment, offering a profound look at the will to live. more

Author

Rachel Caine

Rachel Caine, born on April 27, 1962, is a renowned American science fiction and fantasy writer. Her works are known for their unique worldviews and rich imagination, which have won her a large fan base. more

“Once upon a time, my government turned my city into a police state, kidnapped me, and tortured me. When I got free, I decided that the problem wasn’t the system, but who was running it. Bad guys had gotten into places of high office. We needed good apples. I worked my butt off to get people to vote for good apples. We had elections. We installed the kind of apples everyone agreed would be the kind of apples we could be proud of. They said good things. A few real dirtbags like Carrie Johnstone lost their jobs. And then, well, the good apples turned out to act pretty much exactly like the bad apples. Oh, they had reasons. There were emergencies. Circumstances. It was all really regrettable. But there were always emergencies, weren’t there?”

Change Freedom Dignity Police State Bad Apples Good Apples

Book:Homeland

Source: Homeland

“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life." [ Live 8 Concert, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2 July 2005]”

Life Justice Poverty Struggle Dignity Human Rights In Rwanda

Author:Nelson Mandela

“Was she acting entirely consciously? No: women are always sincere, even in the midst of their most shocking duplicities, because it is always some natural emotion which dominates them. Perhaps, having given this young man such a hold on her, by having openly demonstrated her affection for him, Delphine was merely responding to a sense of personal dignity, which led her either to revoke any concessions she might have made or, at least, to enjoy suspending them. Even at the very moment when passion seizes her, it is perfectly natural for a Parisian woman to delay her final fall, as a way of testing the heart of the man into whose hands she is about to deliver herself and her future!”

Love Heart Passion Future Dignity Sincerity Pretend Test Duplicities

Book:Père Goriot

Source: Père Goriot

“I’m still the same Chelsea Knot. Bow down, bitches.”