Abigail Quotes

1. "Samuel walked out to Lindsey then, and there she was in his arms, my sweet butterball babe, born ten years after my fourteen years on Earth: Abigail Suzanne. Little Susie to me. Samuel placed Susie on a blanket near the flowers. And my sister, my Lindsey, left me in her memories, where I was meant to be."
Author: Alice Sebold

2. "Excuse me, Abigail, but whose shift did she get away during?' Townsend asked with a glare.'Excuse me, Townsend, but who was supposed to booby-trap the doors?''I'm an agent of Her Majesty's Secret Service,' Townsend said, indignant. 'I do not do booby traps."
Author: Ally Carter

3. "Let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word, about the other things, and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you. And you know I can do it; I saw Indians smash my dear parents' heads on the pillow next to mine, and I have seen some reddish work done at night, and I can make you wish you had never seen the sun go down!- Abigail"
Author: Arthur Miller

4. "Abigail stared suspiciously at Lesley. "Why are you wearing a mask?" she asked."Because my face fell off," said Lesley.Abigail considered this for a moment and then nodded. "Okay," she said."
Author: Ben Aaronovitch

5. "It had been a little over a year since the last murder; moreover it had been a year since I had run as quickly as legally possible from whom I had been. It had taken almost that long to become a legal adult, get the money straightened out and get my name changed. Who was Abigail? Who was Vera? I felt as though I was neither person. I felt like I wasn't a person at all anymore."
Author: Cassandra Giovanni

6. "Thoughts of Abigail filled her world. By all accounts she had bee a tall, thin, woman, whose eyes held a power beyond the black pools of er irises. Tall, thin, and dark, she, this Abigail, looked so much like the other that her father had named her the same She was more ghost than her mother, however, moving with the quality of light breathing though a house in which the only footprints in the dust were those of her dead mother. Even her laughter, at once wild and reigned in, was all Abigail."
Author: Chris Abani

7. "Abbey," Sarah said, "life is to be lived. If you're living, you're going to stumble along the way.""All the time?" Abigail lept to her feet and began to pace. "I have such a bad temper and when I was in my teens, I wasn't above using my gift for revenge. None of you did that."Joley slowly raised her hand, sliding down in the chair as she did so. Hannah followed suit, though she didn't look in the least remorseful. Sarah shrugged her shoulders and raised her hand and glared at Elle, who just grinned sheepishly and put up a couple of fingers. Carol tossed her head and waved her arm with gusto."
Author: Christine Feehan

8. "John Quincy Adams subscribed to the thesis that his mother's generation was unique when he complained to [his wife] that there were no modern women like her. Abigail, God love her, shot back that women might act frivolous and flighty, but only because men wanted them to."
Author: Cokie Roberts

9. "So, it was done, the break was made, in words at least: on July 2, 1776, in Philadelphia, the American colonies declared independence. If not all thirteen clocks had struck as one, twelve had, and with the other silent, the effect was the same.It was John Adams, more than anyone, who had made it happen. Further, he seems to have understood more clearly than any what a momentous day it was and in the privacy of two long letters to Abigail, he poured out his feelings as did no one else:The second day of July 1776 will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the Day of Deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more."
Author: David McCullough

10. "You have overburdened your argument with ostentatious erudition."Spoken by Abigail Adams"
Author: David McCullough

11. "Sophia looked down her long nose at the girl. "Who are you?""I'm Abigail, ma'am," she said, curtsying. "This is my brother, Jamie. I apologize for him."Sophia arched an eyebrow. "I'll wager you do that quite a lot."Abigail sighed, sounding world-weary. "Yes, I do.""Good girl." Sophia almost smiled. "Younger brothers can be a chore sometimes, but one must persevere.""Yes, ma'am," Abigail said solemnly."Come on, Jamie," Alistair said. "Let's go into dinner before they form a Society for Bossy Older Sisters."
Author: Elizabeth Hoyt

12. "As much as he loathed himself for it, he couldn't stop thinking about Abigail. If he hadn't met her, he might be married to someone else. Some nice woman who didn't throw dishes at him. He'd be asleep right now, lying on his side with her warm body snuggled up against his chest, and their children--yes, he was quite sure there would have been two or three of them--would be sound asleep in the next room dreaming of sugarplums or whatever kids dreamed about. If he hadn't met Abigail, he certainly wouldn't be stuffed like a slab of meat in the back of a car with his own executioners."
Author: J.S. Bailey

13. "Don't you touch her,' threatened Esther, ‘or I'll claw your face off.'Steven turned away from Abigail and eyed Esther instead. ‘I'd like to see you try.'‘I bet you would,' snapped Esther, ‘ you've got such an ugly mug it'd probably make for an improvement."
Author: Jack Croxall

14. "I may walk you down that aisle and consent for Jake to marry you, but I'll never fully give you away. You'll always be my little girl." His hand came to his chest. "You'll forever remain right in my heart, Abigail."
Author: Katie Ashley

15. "Phineas gave Abigail an encouraging smile. "Chillax, dudette. He didn't want to bite you."She wondered if she'd overreacted. "He didn't?""Naw." Phineas smirked. "He just wanted to jump your bones."
Author: Kerrelyn Sparks

16. "Miss Abigail, I want to be an author because writers know when a person is lonely. I mean, when Molly read me some books, those writers reached out and said, Look Gideon, we know about your loneliness and we know you're feeling downtrodden. And they said...I'll stand up for you. You're not lone anymore."
Author: Leon Uris

17. "Patience, Abigail. Patience."Abigail snorted. "Patience, right. I am known for having a great handle on the Fruits of the Spirit.""Interesting. I don't recall manipulation being a Biblical virtue."
Author: Rachel Van Dyken

18. "That's one hell of a secret life you live, Miss Abigail."
Author: Robin Schone

19. "I won't remain in a marriage where you refuse to trust me, to take some chances for my sake.Abigail Mercer"
Author: Sabrina Jeffries

20. "All right." He straightened up and seemed to be true to his promise to let it go. "I will be a man about this."That lasted until he saw the scratches on the hood from the mountain lion and the front fender, Where Abigail had dragged it off the driveway.Wailing, he went to it and sank to his knees. He sprawled over the hood and laid his head on the damaged fender. "I'm so sorry, Bets. I should of hidden the keys. Booted your tires. Something. I had know idea anyone would hurt you so, baby. I swear I'll never let anyone hurt you again. Ayyy, how could they do this to you? How? Oh the humanity!"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

21. "Now what other evil powers do you have that I should know about?" – Abigail "I can roll my tongue." – Sundown"I'm serious, Jess." – Abigail"So am I. Not everyone can do it. It's a genetic thing, you know." – Sundown"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

22. "The past is gone and tomorrow is at best a maybe. Live for this moment because it may be all you'll ever have." – Choo Co La Tah"What are you? A fortune cookie writer?" – Abigail"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

23. "Didn't I tell you to stay out of my thoughts?' – Abigail‘You can beat me later. Just do it naked.' – Sundown"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

24. "I killed your friends." – Abigail"And I'm not happy about that. But your head wasn't screwed on right. It's easy to let the enemies in and listen to them sometimes, especially when they're pretending to be your best friends who only want the best for you. At least that's what they claim. They're insidious bastards, telling you what you want to hear and using your emotions to manipulate you think doing their bidding." – Sundown"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

25. "Step aside, boys. I have the evil powers for this." – Abigail"My lady got mad skills." – Sundown"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

26. "This is getting ugly." – Abigail"Like my great-aunt's underpants." – Sundown"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

27. "Don't be stupid, Jess." – Abigail"Brains don't exactly run in my family. Suicidal lunacy, on the other hand…" – Sundown"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

28. "You must be Andy." – Abigail "Yeah, and if you hurt Jess, so help me, I will hunt you down to the farthest corner of hell and make you wish to God you'd never breathed air." – Andy"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

29. "Why would I lie?" – Andy"It could be pathological." – Abigail"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

30. "Can't you flash us out?" – Abigail"My powers were strangled by a bitch-goddess as punishment for my gross stupidity. I'm lucky I can still flash myself, never mind other people. All I have is raw power and sexy, fighting prowess. Well, okay, if I had to, I might teleport one, maybe two others. But I wouldn't bet my better body parts on it." – Sasha"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

31. "You're a genius!" – Abigail"Ah now, don't be going on like that. I might actually think you like me, and where would we be then?" – Sundown"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

32. "Abby, listen to me. I can hear thoughts–" – Sundown"Little late now, bucko. I noticed. Thanks for volunteering that. Let me give you a Hero Award for your first confession. Big flippin' hairy doo dah…Woo. Hoo." – Abigail"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

33. "Some fool beheaded him around one A.M." – Zarek"Are you talking about the Native American Dark-Hunter stationed here?" – Abigail"Say you didn't." – Sundown "Kill him? Fine. I didn't…but I did." – Abigail"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

34. "Am I forgiven yet?" – Sundown"Find. But only because you look good naked." – Abigail"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

35. "You ready for the next part?" – Sundown "Like an adrenaline shot straight into my heart via my eyes." – Abigail"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

36. "Psst!"(Sasha turned around in a circle, looking for the source of the sound. Jess arched a brow at Abigail.) "I didn't do it." – Abigail(They looked at Sasha.) "What? Some freak noise gets made, and you blame the dog? That ain't right. Next thing you know, I'll get blamed for gas attacks, too." – Sasha"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

37. "Only Jess could make Kleenex sexy.' – Abigail"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

38. "What are you people talking about?" – Abigail "Nothing important. Just the end of the world as we know it, and for the record, I don't feel fine. Neither will you when it all comes slamming down on your head." – Zarek"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

39. "They're trying to scare us." – Choo Co La Tah"Working. 'Cause the wolf here is definitely feeling an ‘oh shit' moment. (He glanced over to Abigail.) You wouldn't want to change my diaper, would you?" – Sasha"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

40. "It's not what you think, Z. Turn on those god powers and use them. I am not responsible for her knowledge of nothing." – Sundown"Impressively screwed-up syntax there, Cowboy. Glad I could follow it…Sort of. As for the powers, don't really have time to scan her and I really don't give a shit. Rather kill her and save myself the expended energy for something I might actually enjoy…like picking my pose." – Zarek‘Ew. Someone was socially awkward.' – Abigail"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

41. "And you must be the cause of this disaster." – Sasha"I didn't do anything." – Abigail"She's in denial." – Sundown"Cool. We can feed her to the coyotes then, and I can go back to Sanctuary and continue scoping out this amazing brunette who keeps coming in with her friends." – Sasha"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

42. "You greet everyone this way?" – Abigail "No. I'm usually very nice. But you…you have no idea how much effort it's taking for me to kill you where you stand." – Andy"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

43. "What is that?" – Abigail "Wasps…A shitload of them." – Sasha"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

44. "Sorry. My medium powers are on the fritz, and I can't channel spirits or bells right now. I'll get them worked on later. For–" – Sundown"Shh. The wasps are talking to someone. I hear them so clearly." – Abigail‘Okay, time to get someone to a psych ward.' – Sundown"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

45. "So beautiful." – Coyote‘Ew…where's my Perv Be Gone?' – Abigail"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

46. "What happened?" – Abigail"What always happens when preternatural powers are unleashed or go to war, and no one cares about the collateral damage during the battle. I lost my entire family in the blink of an eye. Buy hey, I saved a lot of money on not having to buy Christmas cards." – Sasha"
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

47. "The very next day, we were told that Abigail had had a massive stroke. She was alive, but the woman we had known had vanished. She did not know where she was or who she was. The alarm clock had gone off. The very old languish and die. We know that, buy the very old know it far better than the rest of us. They live in a world of continual loss and this, as my mother had said, is bitter. [p. 172]"
Author: Siri Hustvedt

48. "My mind may be in gutter, Abigail, but at least I'm looking at an angel!"
Author: Tom Conrad

49. "Perhaps thee will best understand what Abigail is like if I tell thee that when she quilts she prefers to stitch in the ditch, hiding her poor stitches in the seams between the blocks."
Author: Tracy Chevalier

50. "I'd even had business cards made up reading, ABIGAIL COOPER, P.I. with teeny-weeny little letters underneath in parentheses spelling out PSYCHIC INTUITIVE. Most people think I'm trying to be clever. The truth is, I'm a chickenshit."
Author: Victoria Laurie

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