“ 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
“ One thing I know: For helping me forget how awful the world is, I prefer her to alcohol. Veronica Roth
“ We believe that preparation eradicates cowardice, which we define as the failure to act in the midst of fear. Veronica Roth
“ I don’t know how long it takes for me to realize that isn’t going to happen,that she is gone. But when I do I feel all the strength go out of me, and I fall to my knees beside the table and I think I… Veronica Roth
“ It isn't just brave that she died for me; it is brave that she did it without announcing it, without hesitation, and without appearing to consider another option. Veronica Roth
“ If we stay together, I'll have to forgive you over and over again, and if you're still in this, you'll have to forgive me over and over again too. So forgiveness isn't the point. What I really should… Veronica Roth
“ Tris, he says. What did they do to you? You're acting like a lunatic.That's not very nice of you to say, I say. They put me in a good mood, that's all. And now I really want to kiss you, so if you cou… Veronica Roth
“ Tris: I was reading. Sandry: You're always reading. The only way people can ever talk to you is to interrupt. Tris: Then maybe they shouldn't talk to me. Tamora Pierce
“ At last Niko dropped his hands, and opened his eyes. His perfect tree illusion solidified and settled.Very nice, said Briar with approval. Couldn't have done better myselfCouldn't do it at all yoursel… Tamora Pierce
“ We can't just act without thinking anymore, Tris. They've been trying to teach as that all along. I guess if we're mages, we can't exactly be kids, can we?- Sandry after the pirate attack Tamora Pierce
“ Rosethorn had gone to her room the moment Niko started to cough. Now she returned with her syrup and a firm look in her eye. I thought you were having trouble last night. Drink this. She poured some i… Tamora Pierce
“ Not all nine-fingered girls have hatchets, she said in Tradertalk. Some of us just tried to have a conversation with a snapping turtle.(Sandry to Daja, referring to her conversation with Tris.) Tamora Pierce
“ He slides his hand over my cheek, one finger anchored behind my ear. Then he tilts his head down and kisses me, sending a warm ache through my body. I wrap my hands around his arm, holding him there a… Veronica Roth
“ You're not very nice, I say, grinning.You're one to talk.Hey, I could be nice if I tried.Hmm. He taps his chin. Say something nice, then.You're very good-looking.He smiles, his teeth a flash in this d… Veronica Roth
“ She taught me all about real sacrifice. That it should be done from love... That it should be done from necessity, not without exhausting all other options. That it should be done for people who need… Veronica Roth
