Pride is what killed Al, and it is the flaw in every Dauntless heart. It is in mine.
VERONICA ROTHPride is what killed Al, and it is the flaw in every Dauntless heart. It is in mine.
VERONICA ROTHResisting is worth doing.
VERONICA ROTHI 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.
VERONICA ROTHI’ll say it one last time: Be brave.
VERONICA ROTHDesperation can make a person do surprising things.
VERONICA ROTHWe 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.
VERONICA ROTHBut now, I am also learning this: we can be mended. We mend each other.
VERONICA ROTHI traded cowardice for cruelty; I traded weakness for ferocity.
VERONICA ROTHTo find that place between what I want and what I think is wise.
VERONICA ROTHThere is a difference between admitting and confessing. Admitting involves softening, making excuses for things that cannot be excused; confessing just names the crimes at its full severity.
VERONICA ROTHI think you’re still the only person sharp enough to sharpen someone like me.
VERONICA ROTHSince 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.
VERONICA ROTHWhat did you do, memorize a map of the city for fun?” says Christina. “Yes,” says Will, looking puzzled. “Didn’t you?
VERONICA ROTHWe are not people who touch each other carelessly; every point of contact between us feels important, a rush of energy and relief.
VERONICA ROTHThat’s what love does. When it’s right, it makes you more than you were, more than you thought you could be.
VERONICA ROTHPeople, I have discovered, are layers and layers of secrets.
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