- I was born in Newgate and was left to fate by my mother when she was sentenced to death. Moll Flanders
- I was firmly resolved to be honest, if only I could be left in peace. Moll Flanders
- Poverty is what I have always hated most in the world. Moll Flanders
- I often told myself: if I could be honest, I would be the happiest woman alive. Moll Flanders
- My life was a series of misfortunes, but I always found the strength to go on. Moll Flanders