“ 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
“ 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
“ His fingers slide into my hair, and I hold on to his arms to stay steady as we press together like two blades at a stalemate. He is stronger than anyone I know, and warmer than anyone else realizes; h… 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
“ I just wanted to thank you' he says, his voice low.'A group of scientists told you that my genes were damaged, that there was something wrong with me - they showed you the test results that proved it.… Veronica Roth
“ I regret... Tobias tilts his head, and sighs. I regret my choice.What Choice?Dauntless, he says. I was born Abnegation. I was planning on leaving Dauntless, and becoming factionless. But I met , and..… Veronica Roth
“ Yeah, well, I say, I left Abnegation because I wasn't selfless enough, no matter how hard I tried to be.That's not entirely true. He smiles at me. That girl who let someone throw knives at her to spar… Veronica Roth
“ How have I never realized before that for all the strong, kind parts of him, there are also hurting, broken parts? Veronica Roth
“ She sighs, then breaks a piece off the muffin in my hand. 'Hey. There are plenty more just five feet to your right.''then you shouldn't be so concerned about losing some of yours.' she says, grinning.… Veronica Roth
“ His eyes search the crowd until they find my face. My heartbeat lives in my throat; lives in my cheeks.I still don't understand, he says softly, how she knew that it would work. 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
“ Dauntless,' he says. 'I was born for Abnegation. I was planning on leaving Dauntless, and becoming factionless. But then I met her, and...I felt like maybe I could make something more of my decision.' Veronica Roth
“ Okay. Then...I can talk. Ask me something.Okay. He laughs shakily in my ear. Why is your heart racing Tris?I cringe and say, Well, I...I barely know you. I barely know you and I'm crammed up against y… Veronica Roth
“ Caleb, I say, I love you.His eyes gleam with tear as he says, I love you, too, Beatrice. Veronica Roth
“ Tris, Tobias says, crouching next to me. His face is pale, almost yellow.There is too much I want to say. The first thing that comes out is, Beatrice.He laughs weakly.Beatrice, he amends, and touches… Veronica Roth
“ But then he stops at the door frame and says, It's 9:24. Telling me the time is a small act of betrayal-and therefore an ordinary act of bravery. It is maybe the first time I've seen Peter be truly Da… Veronica Roth
