"This isn't a romance. You're not a damsel in distress and I'm not the handsome prince come to save you."

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...as your father, my instinct is to protect you ... Other people will want to protect you too. But remember that you are not a damsel in distress, waiting for some prince to rescue you. Forget the prince. With your brain and your resourcefulness, you can rescue yourself.

— Brad Meltzer