“ We live in a world that has so many people striving to look normal to a bunch of people that are abnormal, in order to be accepted. What is normal is realizing that being accepted comes at a price tha… Shannon L. Alder
“ Remember, the village idiot was the spiritual man who built the ark and saved his family. Keep being you and never give up marching to the beat of your own drum! Shannon L. Alder
“ She was a collector of reflections looking for souls that could see deeply inside her soul. Shannon L. Alder
“ Sensitive people care when the world doesn't because we understand waiting to be rescued and no one shows up. We have rescued ourselves, so many times that we have become self taught in the art of com… Shannon L. Alder
“ There is always a storm. There is always rain. Some experience it. Some live through it. And others are made from it. Shannon L. Alder
“ Mental illness is not a fraternity or a social club for like minds. It is its own religion to each person that has it. Their mind is their pastor, their feelings are their scriptures and their delusio… Shannon L. Alder
“ Being different will always threaten the institution of understanding of a closed mind. However, evolution is built on difference, changing and the concept of thinking outside the box. Live to be your… Shannon L. Alder
“ Can you tell me where to find Tobias'? I ask. When I imagine his face, affection for him bubbles up inside of me and all I want to do is kiss him. 'Four, I mean. He's so handsome, isn't he? I don't re… Veronica Roth
“ No one would have guessed that the jagged pieces of our soul fit the puzzle in this box. We were considered the left over remnants that had no place, except the picture we wanted to create together. Shannon L. Alder
“ One thing I know: For helping me forget how awful the world is, I prefer her to alcohol. Veronica Roth
“ The problem will never be diversity, the challenging of tradition or the one person that questions the way life should be. The person that shows the world that this is wrong, there is a perspective yo… Shannon L. Alder
“ Are you asking me to undress, Tris?'A nervous laugh gurgles from my throat. 'Only ... partially Veronica Roth
“ But now I know how large the world is... Well. I suppose I have grown to large out of my faction. As a consequence. Veronica Roth
“ What is wrong with you?' I shake my head. 'Pull it together.' And that's what it feels like: pulling the different parts of me up and in like a shoelace. I feel suffocated, but at least I feel strong. Veronica Roth
“ Can I be forgiven for all I've done to get here?I don't know. I don't know.please.-Tris, DivergentCan I be forgiven for all I've done to get here?I want to be.I can.I believe it.-Tris, Allegiant Veronica Roth
“ If she's in pain now she doesn't show it; she just closes her eyes and surrenders, and that is worse than her screaming for help, somehow. Veronica Roth
“ Sorry, am I being rude?" she asks."I'm used to saying whatever is on my mind. Mom used to say that politeness is deception in pretty packaging Veronica Roth
“ Dead people can be our heroes because they cant disappoint us later; they only improve over time, as we forget more and more about them. Veronica Roth
