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.
VERONICA ROTHWhat did you do, memorize a map of the city for fun?” says Christina. “Yes,” says Will, looking puzzled. “Didn’t you?
More Veronica Roth Quotes
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I didn’t know that idiocy caused people to just start spontaneously bleeding from the nose.
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There are so many ways to be brave in this world.
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Nature is neutral. Nature doesn’t care how much money a person makes.
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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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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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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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Grief is not as heavy as guilt, but it takes more away from you.
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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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Do I look like I’ve been crying?’ I say. ‘Hmm.’ He leans in close, narrowing his eyes like he’s inspecting my face.
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You believe you know them, that you understand them, but their motives are always hidden from you, buried in their own hearts. You will never know them, but sometimes you decide to trust them.
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It isn’t right to wish pain on other people just because they hurt me first.
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Killing you is not the worst thing they can do to you,” I say. “Controlling you is.
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It doesn’t prove anything except that you’re bullying us. Which, as I recall, is a sign of cowardice.
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Then I realize what it is. It’s him. Something about him makes me feel like I am about to fall. Or turn to liquid. Or burst into flames.
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I am a naturally curious person. -Tris
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