The language fictional characters use is chosen for effect, at least if the author is concentrating.
“If you feel inside you are a woman, be a woman - no one can take that away from you, man. No one can make that feeling go away. If that's what you need to do to be complete, then no one has the right to tell you you can't do that.”
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”