www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/13155899-divergent“We believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“You think my first instinct is to protect you. Because you're small, or a girl, or a Stiff. But you're wrong."
He leans his face close to mine and wraps his fingers around my chin. His hand smells like metal. When was the last time he held a gun, or a knife? My skin tingles at the point of contact, like he's transmitting electricity through his skin.
"My first instinct is to push you until you break, just to see how hard I have to press." he says, his fingers squeezing at the word break. My body tenses at the edge in his voice, so I am coiled as tight as a spring, and I forget to breathe.
His dark eyes lifting to mine, he adds, "But I resist it."
"Why..." I swallow hard. "Why is that your first instinct?"
"Fear doesn't shut you down; it wakes you up. I've seen it. It's fascinating." He releases me but doesn't pull away, his hand grazing my jaw, my neck. "Sometimes I just want to see it again. Want to see you awake.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“A brave man acknowledges the strength of others.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“I have a theory that selflessness and bravery aren't all that different.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“Four flips the gun in this hand, presses the barrel to Peter's forehead, and clicks a bullet into place. Peter freezes with his lips parted, the yawn dead in his mouth. "Wake. Up," Four snaps. "You are holding a loaded gun, you idiot. Act like it.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“I am selfish. I am brave.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“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.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“Becoming fearless isn't the point. That's impossible. It's learning how to control your fear, and how to be free from it.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“...there is power in self-sacrifice.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“I feel like someone breathed new air into my lungs. I am not Abnegation. I am not Dauntless.
I am Divergent.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“It must require bravery to be honest all the time.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“I feel his heartbeat against my cheek,as fast as my own.
"Are you afraid of me, too, Tobias?"
"Terrified," he replies with a smile.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“What did you do, memorize a map of the city for fun?” says Christina.
“Yes,” says Will, looking puzzled. “Didn’t you?”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“Why do people want to pretend that death is sleep? It isn't. It isn't.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“One Choice, decided your friends.
One Choice, defines your beliefs.
One Choice, determines your loyalties - Forever.
ONCE CHOICE CAN TRANSFORM YOU”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“What is it with you today?” says Christina on the way to breakfast. Her eyes are still
swollen from sleep and her tangled hair forms a fuzzy halo around her face.
“Oh, you know,” I say. “Sun shining. Birds chirping.”
She raises an eyebrow at me, as if reminding me that we are in an underground
tunnel.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“He told me once to be brave, and though I have stood still while knives spun toward my face and jumped off a roof, I never thought I would need bravery in the small moments of my life. I do.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“We could visit him," suggests Will. "But what would we say? 'I didn't know you that well, but I'm sorry you got stabbed in the eye'?”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“Who cares about pretty? I'm going for noticeable.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“Sometimes, the best way to help someone is just to be near them.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“You think giving you a hug would give away too much?" he says.
"You know," I say. "I really don't care."
I stand on my tiptoes and press my lips to his.
It is the best moment of my life.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“Part of me wonders if this is a suicide mission disguised as a game.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“You know, most boys would enjoy being trapped in close quarters with a girl." I roll my eyes.
"Not claustrophobic people, Tris.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
“Do the elevators work?" I ask Uriah, as quietly as I can. "Sure they do." says Zeke, rolling his eyes, "You think I'm stupid enough not to come here early and turn on the emergency generator?"
"Yeah," says Uriah. "I kinda do.”
¯ Veronica Roth, Divergent
Katniss: *Said in her head* Just ignore him (OMGosh he is soooooooo freaking HOT!!!) Peeta looks at the both of them* Peeta: WTF!? Cato: Want some of this? Katniss: umm....no. ( Yes I DO!!! >.<) *Peeta and Katniss walking* Peeta: He's looking at you Katniss: Who!? *Turns and sees Cato* Oh God! Let's go! *Walks off while Peeta follows* Cato: I'll make you mine Katniss 