A smile tugs at the corner of his mouth. Even closer, so we would be breathng the same air- if I could remember to breathe. ‘No, Tris,’ he says. A more serious look replaces his smile as he adds, ‘You look tough as nails.
VERONICA ROTHI watch her blond head until it disappears around the bend, and I feel bare, like there’s nothing left to protect me against pain. Her absence stings worst of all.
More Veronica Roth Quotes
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Dauntless: being brave in the midst of fear.
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We are not people who touch each other carelessly; every point of contact between us feels important, a rush of energy and relief.
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We kiss again and this time, it feels familiar.
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I think you’re still the only person sharp enough to sharpen someone like me.
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The truth is… you are hurting me. Not on purpose, I know that. But I love you and every second that you don´t love me back…it hurts.
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Change, like healing, takes time.
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What did you do, memorize a map of the city for fun?” says Christina. “Yes,” says Will, looking puzzled. “Didn’t you?
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How have I never realized before that for all the strong, kind parts of him, there are also hurting, broken parts?
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To find that place between what I want and what I think is wise.
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We believe in shouting for those who can only whisper, in defending those who cannot defend themselves.
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At home I used to spend calm, pleasant nights with my family.
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We can’t be confined to one way of thinking, and that terrifies our leaders. It means we can’t be controlled. And it means that no matter what they do, we will always cause trouble for them.
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I also don’t believe that whatever comes after life depends on my correctly reciting a list of my transgressions…I don’t believe that what comes after depends on anything I do at all.
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Do remember, though, that sometimes the people you oppress become mightier than you would like.
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Sometimes all I want is to be a few inches taller so the world does not look like a dense collection of torsos.
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