Headstrong Quotes

“Headstrong is just a word, Katie - a word others call you when you don't do what they want.”

“When people who remember her better than me talk of her, she is always described as headstrong and irresponsible, which, if you think about it, are just different words for untameable. The wind is untameable, and so are rivers, and there is something poetic in that.”

“She lay outside in the courtyard, staring up at the raindrops… feeling them hit her body… trying to guess where one would land next. The nuns called again, threatening that pneumonia might make an insufferably headstrong child a lot less curious about nature.”

“Obstinate, headstrong girl!”

“You have to be very strong and headstrong to make your place. You have to know how to say no. Patience is very important.”

“You great bloody bully.""Which is exactly what you need, you vexatious headstrong wench.”

“I’m very headstrong. Once I’ve caught fire, there’s no dousing the flames—all engines full speed ahead.”

“It is not possible for civilization to flow backward while there is youth in the world. Youth may be headstrong but it will advance its allotted length.”

“No one doubts your courage, but you are a headstrong knight and when you choose a way you cannot change your course even if it lead to your destruction. That is your fault and your destiny.”

“I remember when I was younger. Dad's agent came round, and I asked if she would represent me. She didn't represent children at the time, but I wouldn't let her leave the house until she agreed. I've always been quite headstrong.”