How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
But now two huge guards came to throw her out. They took hold of her and tried to lift her up. They couldn't do it. Pippi sat absolutely still, and it was impossible to budge her although they tried as hard as they could. (7.37)
Pippi's physical strength allows her to go dead weight on these guys and hold her position. It's actually a great metaphor for the way Pippi refuses to budge on anything she thinks is important, whether it's attending school, living in a children's home, or going to bed before she's finished learning the schottische.
Quote #8
She grabbed Mighty Adolf around the waist, and before anyone knew what was happening she had thrown him on the mat. (7.66)
Strongest Man in the World, meet Strongest Girl in the World. And don't ever underestimate her, or any of her sister-friends, again.
Quote #9
"Fooling, fooling, too much fooling," said Pippi and lifted Thunder-Karlsson up on the wardrobe. A moment later she had Bloom up there, too. Then the tramps were frightened; they began to see that Pippi was no ordinary girl. (8.44)
It's interesting that Pippi never uses her physical superiority to harm anyone, not even a couple of thieves who were clearly okay with stealing from her. She could kick some serious butt if she wanted to, but like Wonder Woman—whose big weapon is a lasso of truth—Pippi is more interested in reform than revenge.