I have to face the fear. I have to take control of the situation and find a way to make it less frightening.
VERONICA ROTHI gasp, pressing both palms to my chest. Now the monstrous thing has its claws around my throat, squeezing my airway. I twist and put my head between my knees, breathing until the strangled feeling leaves me.
More Veronica Roth Quotes
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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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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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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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Change, like healing, takes time.
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Because even a sliver of distance between us is infuriating.
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To find that place between what I want and what I think is wise.
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I want people to come away from my book with questions. Questions about virtue and goodness. Not answers.
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We believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another.
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I suppose that now would be the time to ask for forgiveness for all the things I’ve done, but I’m sure my list would never be complete.
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In ‘Insurgent’ we realise how large the world really is
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But now, I am also learning this: we can be mended. We mend each other.
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It’s strange how a word, a phrase, a sentence, can feel like a blow to the head.
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Human reason can excuse any evil; that is why it’s so important that we don’t rely on it.
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I think you’re still the only person sharp enough to sharpen someone like me.
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Sorry, am I being rude?” she asks. “I’m used to saying whatever is on my mind.
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