Kerri Maniscalco Quotes & Sayings

I needed no man to empower me. I had my father to thank for that much; his absence in most everyday things had prepared me well enough to stand on my own. — Kerri Maniscalco

One needn't be strong in only physical matters - a strong mind and will were fierce to behold as well. "You're — Kerri Maniscalco

Death was not prejudiced by mortal things such as station or gender. It came for kings and queens and prostitutes alike, often leaving the living with regrets. What might we have done differently if we'd known the end was so near? — Kerri Maniscalco

Why don't you talk to me about what's really troubling you? What emotional dilemma needs sorting out?" He patted his legs. "Sit here and I'll rock you gently until you or I or both fall asleep. — Kerri Maniscalco

Being afraid wouldn't find justice for the family---this boy seemed to understand that. — Kerri Maniscalco

Haven't you got an organ to weigh, people to annoy, or notes to scribble down for Uncle Jonathan? Or perhaps you've got another patient to experiment on."
"Dr. Wadsworth was called away on more urgent matters. It's just the two of us and I'm quite bored of your moping about. We could be taking full advantage of our time together. But no," he sighed dramatically. "You're intently reading rubbish. — Kerri Maniscalco

Pretend I am as capable as a man? Please, sir, do not value me so little! — Kerri Maniscalco

Some ghosts should remain good and buried, Niece. — Kerri Maniscalco

Roses have both petals and thorns, my dark flower. You needn't believe something weak because it appears delicate. Show the world your bravery. — Kerri Maniscalco

What else have either of you got for me besides the promise of a splitting headache? - Uncle Wadsworth — Kerri Maniscalco

You simply need to know where to look for the questions. An easy mathematical formula applied to Homo sapiens. And behold! Science reigns over nature once more. No emotions needed. — Kerri Maniscalco

Darkness within me rejoiced for the opportunity of seeing the bodies up close, in the state the murderer had intended them to be discovered. — Kerri Maniscalco

What I'm talking about is trying to solve a riddle or crime. Emotions play no role there. They're too messy and complicated." He leaned on his elbows, staring into my eyes. "But they're good in other situations, I suppose. For instance - I've not yet figured out the formula for love or romance. Perhaps I shall learn one day soon. — Kerri Maniscalco

Mother used to say, "Roses have both petals and thorns, my dark flower. You needn't believe something weak because it appears delicate. Show the world your bravery." Mother — Kerri Maniscalco

What must it be like, knowing you raised the devil? It probably felt the same as knowing you sat by a monster day in and day out, never noticing the blackness of his soul. — Kerri Maniscalco

Diamonds were everything I hoped to be; beautiful, yet containing unimaginable strength. — Kerri Maniscalco

Most people ignore what's right before their eyes. They believe they see, but oftentimes only view what they want. — Kerri Maniscalco

His lips quirked slightly when he noticed my incredulous expression. "I know I wouldn't. One taste of warm blood is never enough, Miss Wadsworth. — Kerri Maniscalco

One fact was slowly taking shape: I was in jeopardy of admiring Mr. Cresswell against my better judgment. — Kerri Maniscalco

My notebook was filled with images of things a lady had no business being fascinated by, yet I couldn't control my curiosity. — Kerri Maniscalco

I was determined to be both pretty and fierce, as Mother had said I could be. Just because I was interested in a man's job didn't mean I had to give up being girly. Who defined those roles anyhow? "Truly, — Kerri Maniscalco

What is a man's soul made of that a woman's is not? — Kerri Maniscalco

Monsters were supposed to be scary and ugly. They weren't supposed to hide behind friendly smiles and well-trimmed hair. Goodness, twisted as it might be, was not meant to be locked away in an icy heart and anxious exterior. — Kerri Maniscalco

Always foster and grow that unquenchable curiosity of yours." I smiled. That was a promise I fully intended to keep. — Kerri Maniscalco

You're the bravest person I know, little Sister."
I couldn't stop myself from snorting. I was a sniffling, teary mess - hardly the mark of bravery. Thomas had held me the entire carriage ride home just so I wouldn't break apart. I'd siphoned his strength and missed it terribly now. Nathaniel shook his head, easily reading my thoughts. Well, I hope not the one regarding Thomas with his arms around me. — Kerri Maniscalco

Wield your assets like a blade, Cousin. No man has invented a corset for our brains. Let them think they rule the world. It's a queen who sits on that throne. Never forget that. There's no reason you can't wear a simple frock to work, then don the finest gown and dance the night away. But only if it pleases you. — Kerri Maniscalco

People were always providing in death what they would not do in life, it seemed. — Kerri Maniscalco

Their minds were crying out to be set free, but they refused to unbind them. — Kerri Maniscalco

Science never abandoned me the way religion had that night.
Forsaking the Holy Father was considered a sin, and I did it repeatedly. Each time my blade met with flesh, I sinned more and welcomed it.
God no longer held dominion over my soul. — Kerri Maniscalco

I smiled, leaning over the desk and used the sweetest tone I could muster. "In my spare time I flay open bodies of the deceased. Two of whom were victims of Leather Apron. The scent that hung in the room would drop a man to his knees, and I aided my uncle during the postmortems while standing in gelled blood." I sat back in my chair, the leather squeaking its own disapproval. "Whatever you have to show us won't be too much for my stomach to handle, I assure you. — Kerri Maniscalco

You don't say," he said. "Personally, I'd rather stay in, reading. — Kerri Maniscalco

The dead speak to those who listen. Be quieter than even them. — Kerri Maniscalco

Those who deserve respect are given it freely. If one must demand such a thing, he'll never truly command it. I am your daughter, not your horse, sir." I — Kerri Maniscalco