“There were not so many physical threats that could not be countered with a decent hammer.”

“From a purely physical standpoint she didn't have a chance, but her attitude was that death was better than capitulation.”

“You were difficult enough to catch,” Faste said. Salander gave him a long look, satisfied herself that he was an idiot, and decided that she would not waste too many seconds concerning herself with his existence.”

“The Stock Exchange is something very different. There is no economy and no production of goods and services. There are only fantasies in which people from one hour to the next decide that this or that company is worth so many billions, more or less. It doesn't have a thing to do with reality or with the Swedish economy.”

“When their love was not reciprocated, it could quickly turn to violent hatred.”

“Impulsive actions led to trouble, and trouble could have unpleasant consequences.”

“Men could be as big as a house and made of granite, but they all had balls in the same place.”