“I would rather be dead, than go back to being silent and suffocated.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“And I think, Wow, I did it. I actually managed to die of a stroke at age 17.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Juliette, love,” he says to me, still holding my eyes. “You have just started a war.” — Tahereh Mafi Ignite-me Copy Share Image
“You pretend that a piece of yourself doesn't exist. You live like that for a long time. For a long time, you're… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“My eyes are two professional pickpockets, stealing everything away in my mind. I lose track of the minutes we trample over.” — Tahereh Mafi Psychology Copy Share Image
“All I can think is how horrible and beautiful it is, that our eyes blur the truth when we can't bear to… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“You want to keep your little brother alive? Make sure you don't kill yourself while you're trying to save him.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“And I felt it then: this strange, inexplicable sense that she might be the only person in the world I could really… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Because a quiet night is not the same as a silent one, a firm man is not the same as a steady… — Tahereh Mafi Difference Copy Share Image
“And I'd really appreciate it if you'd grow the hell up and stop walking around like the world crapped on your only… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Stop. Stop time. Stop the world. Stop everything for the moment he crosses the room and pulls me into his arms and… — Tahereh Mafi Aaron-warner Copy Share Image
“So the two of you"-Ian tries to find his voice- "I mean, together-- you two could basically--" "Take over the world?" Warner… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I've developed a reputation as cold, unfeeling monster who fears nothing and cares for less. But this is all very deceiving. Because… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Hey--jazz hands!" Kenji barks. "Get your ass back over here." He makes it a point to look as irritated as possible. "Back… — Tahereh Mafi Irritated Copy Share Image
“But I mean, why even have a love affair?” Kenji asks. “I never understood that kind of crap. If you’re not happy,… — Tahereh Mafi Affair Copy Share Image
“He looks up, so slowly, gold lashes lifting to reveal more sadness and beauty that I've ever seen in the same moment.… — Tahereh Mafi Beauty Copy Share Image
“What do you think?" I ask. "Your suit looks like mine." Kenji frowns. "I'm supposed to be the one with the black… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“The soldiers stomp stomp stomp through the rain, crushing leaves and fallen snow under their feet. Their hands are wrapped in gloves… — Tahereh Mafi Rain Copy Share Image
“Just a moment. Just 1 second, just 1 more minute, just give me another hour or maybe the weekend to think it… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“And he leans in, so carefully. Breathing and not breathing and hearts beating between us and he’s so close, he’s so close… — Tahereh Mafi Bad dream Copy Share Image
“...and I know I'm about to die. I know it's over and it doesn't feel real, somehow, it feels like this is… — Tahereh Mafi Death Copy Share Image
“am not insane. I am not insane. I am not insane. I am not insane. I am not insane. I am not… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“There is still a chance to change things. We can provide fresh drinking water to all people. We can make sure crops… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I turn to face him. "Listen, I'm grateful you're going to help me train now-really, I am. Thank you for that. But… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Swallow the tears back often enough and they’ll start feeling like acid dripping down your throat. It’s that terrible moment when you’re… — Tahereh Mafi Destroy-me Copy Share Image
“And I've fallen. So hard. I've hit the ground. Gone right through it. Never in my life have I felt this. Nothing… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
I tuck caution into my pocket and hope I can reach for it if I need to. — Tahereh Mafi Caution Copy Share Image
People can think whatever they like. I don't desire their validation. — Tahereh Mafi Aaron-warner Copy Share Image
“Your eyes are so deep. So calm. I want to know what you're thinking.” — Tahereh Mafi Adam-kent Copy Share Image
“He repeats my name like the word amuses him. Entertains him. Delights him. In” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
