My mother knit scarves for the neighborhood kids. My father helped Caleb with his homework. There was a fire in the fireplace and peace in my heart, as I was doing exactly what I was supposed to be doing, and everything was quiet.
VERONICA ROTHHe is stronger than anyone I know, and warmer than anyone else realizes; he is a secret that I have kept, and will keep for the rest of my life.
More Veronica Roth Quotes
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A brave man acknowledges the strength of others.
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Since I was young, I have always known this: Life damages us, every one. We can’t escape that damage. But now, I am also learning this: We can be mended. We mend each other.
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He is stronger than anyone I know, and warmer than anyone else realizes; he is a secret that I have kept, and will keep for the rest of my life.
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Shh,” I say. “Arms around me.” Obediently, he slips both arms around my waist. I smile at the wall. I am not enjoying this. I am not, not even a little bit, no.
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Sometimes drastic change requires drastic measures.
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Mom used to say that politeness is deception in pretty packaging
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The truth has a way of changing people’s plans.
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I’ve done without doing things, like sleeping and eating, but I need to write.
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Sometimes it involves giving up everything you have ever known, or everyone you have ever loved for the sake of something greater.
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I feel like myself, strong and weak at once – allowed, at least for a little while, to be both.
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At home I used to spend calm, pleasant nights with my family.
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Sometimes, the best way to help someone is just to be near them.
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My name is Four,” I say. “Call me ‘Stiff’ again and you and I will have a problem.
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I feel bare. I didn’t realize I wore my secrets as armor until they were gone and now everyone sees me as I really am.
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But now, I am also learning this: we can be mended. We mend each other.
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