33 Olivia Benson Quotes That Are Better Than A Hug
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Here Are The Absolute Best Olivia Benson Quotes from Law & Order: SVU
While Law & Order: SVU might just be a television show, it's no easy feat to create humanizing characters. But Olivia Benson is one of the best characters on television and certainly a force to be reckoned with. Whether you just enjoy watching Law & Order marathons are truly connect with Olivia Benson you will absolutely love reading some of her most badass and profound quotes.
Mariska Hargitay does a tremendous job when playing Olivia Benson and these quotes prove how important a strong, smart, loving female character can be on national television. So, if you need motivation or a support system, read these Olivia Benson quotes ASAP.
Olivia Benson Quotes
"You're my bitch now."
"Once you tell your story, it can be empowering."
"Over half a million women are raped in this country every year, and only a fraction report it because they’re too ashamed. It’s a really screwed up world but it’s not your fault; and what happened to you, it doesn’t make you a monster."
"I understand the shame and the stigma. But keeping the abuse secret doesn’t make it go away."
"We blame all kinds of people for creating monsters, why not ourselves?"
"You’re a fighter. Look at everything you’ve overcome. Don’t give up now."
"I’ll never be over it, but I can live with it now and I have my life back now."
"I trust my instincts. If I don’t have that, I shouldn’t be here."
"You think I'm a bitch, don't you? You're not the first."
The Best Olivia Benson Quotes
"Healing begins when someone bears witness. I saw you. I believe you."
"Gotta wipe that smile off of that son of a bitch's face."
"She could run around naked. That doesn't excuse the rape."
"It's the guys responsibility not to take advantage of the situation."
"Just because a person can't admit or is in denial about their abuse, doesn't mean that the abuse didn't happen, or won't worsen."
"I don't need help from either of you."
"You know what I’ve seen is that people who go through unfair, horrific experiences, is that they have this will. And when they get support, a chance, they can not only survive but they can thrive."
"You survived the abuse. You’re going to survive the recovery."
"We’re all branded I guess. By our parents, our childhoods."
Olivia Benson Quotes Law & Order SVU
"Healing begins when someone bears witness. I saw you. I believe you."
"Having a little balance is not so bad."
"How about we get something straight, I ask you the questions here."
"And I'd like your balls in a blender but ain't life a bitch?"
"Well, Elliot and I have been into each other for so long that we decided to spread our wings a little."
"I know exactly what I want. I want you dead."
"You have the right to keep your mouth shut."
"I'm telling you, something's not right here."
"I said shut up!"
"They say that the average lifespan of an SVU detective is 4 years. People can't do it longer than that because it's so difficult."
"It takes time, but you will get through this, I promise."
"We don't blame victims here."
"You can be whatever you want to be."
"That door stays closed."
"He's not getting away with this."
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