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Veronica Roth Quotes - Page 4

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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.

We are not people who touch each other carelessly; every point of contact between us feels important, a rush of energy and relief.

People, Important, Energy

Veronica Roth (2013). “Allegiant (Divergent Trilogy, Book 3)”, p.14, HarperCollins UK

It doesn't prove anything except that you're bullying us. Which, as I recall, is a sign of cowardice.

Bullying, Cowardice, Prove

Veronica Roth (2013). “The Divergent Series Complete Collection: Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant”, p.77, Harper Collins

My name is Four,” I say. “Call me ‘Stiff’ again and you and I will have a problem.

Names, Four, Problem

Dauntless: being brave in the midst of fear.

Brave, Midst, Dauntless

I'm a fairly religious person, so I believe in some things that sound a little crazy I'm sure, depending on where you're standing. I believe in leaving room for things that you can't explain in the universe, and you don't have to be religious to leave room for those things.

Religious, Crazy, Believe

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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.

Wall, Shh, Arms

It reminds me that no embrace will ever feel the same again, because no one will ever be like her again, because she's gone. She's gone, and crying feels so useless, so stupid, but it's all I can do.

Stupid, Gone, Useless

I feel like myself, strong and weak at once - allowed, at least for a little while, to be both.

Strong, Littles, Tobias

Veronica Roth (2015). “Allegiant Collector's Edition”, p.18, HarperCollins

Human reason can excuse any evil.

Evil, Divergent, Excuse

Veronica Roth (2013). “Divergent Trilogy”, p.54, HarperCollins UK

When you're a writer, you hear your internal critic, and that's really hard to get over. And then sometimes you hear critiques from classmates and stuff. But when a book comes out, it's just hundreds of opinions and you have to learn to separate out the ones you want to listen to or figure out many you want to listen to.

Book, Want, Stuff

In that moment I know exactly what I want; I want to peel away all the layers of clothing between us, strip away everything that separates us, the past and the present and the future.

Past, Want, Layers

I don't want to stop you. I want you to stop yourself.

Want, Tobias, I Want You

What did you do, memorize a map of the city for fun?” says Christina. “Yes,” says Will, looking puzzled. “Didn’t you?

Fun, Cities, Maps

Veronica Roth (2013). “Divergent Trilogy”, p.64, HarperCollins UK

There 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.

Names, Differences, Admitting

Not writing is as important as writing - go out into the world and remember how interesting it, and the people in it, are.

Writing, People, Interesting

At home I used to spend calm, pleasant nights with my family. 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. I have never been carried around by a large boy, or laughed until my stomach hurt at the dinner table, or listened to the clamor of a hundred people all talking at once. Peace is restrained; this is free.

Mother, Hurt, Father

I am a naturally curious person. -Tris

Curious, Tris, Persons

I shield my eyes from the sun to see her cold look—the expression I saw in my mind even before I looked at her. She looks older to me than she ever has, stern and tough and worn by time. I feel that way, too. “These people have no regard for human life,” she says. “They’re about to wipe the memories of all our friends and neighbors. They’re responsible for the deaths of a large majority of our old faction.” She sidesteps me and marches toward the door. “I think they’re lucky I’m not going to kill them.

Memories, Eye, Thinking

Sometimes, all it takes to save people from a terrible fate is one person willing to do something about it. Even if that "something" is a fake bathroom break.

Fate, People, Fake

Sometimes all I want is to be a few inches taller so the world does not look like a dense collection of torsos.

Doe, Looks, World

Tris.” I keep staring. “Tris.” I finally look at him. “I just don’t want to lose you.

Looks, Want, Tris

In order to have peace, we must first have trust.

Order, Firsts

Veronica Roth (2013). “Insurgent (Divergent Trilogy, Book 2)”, p.23, HarperCollins UK

Do I look like I’ve been crying?’ I say. ‘Hmm.’ He leans in close, narrowing his eyes like he’s inspecting my face. 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.

Eye, Air, Nails

He stares at me, and I don't look away. He isn't a dog, but the same rules apply. Looking away is submissive. Looking him in the eye is a challenge. It's my choice.

Dog, Eye, Choices

You won," Four mutters. "Stop." I wipe the sweat from my forehead. He stares at me. His eyes are too wide; they look alarmed.

Eye, Sweat, Looks

Veronica Roth (2014). “Divergent Series Ultimate Four-Book Collection: Divergent; Insurgent; Allegiant; Four”, p.86, Harper Collins

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