“Life is a bleak place. Sometimes you have to learn how to shoot first.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Alice dropped her head, because sadness had left hinges in her bones.” — Tahereh Mafi Sadness Copy Share Image
“My life is four walls of missed opportunities poured in concrete molds.” — Tahereh Mafi Life Copy Share Image
“I am a being compromised of letters, a character created by sentences, a figment of imagination formed through fiction.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“For a moment I want to believe him. For a moment I want to sit on the floor and cry out the… — Tahereh Mafi Time Copy Share Image
“Her hair is so long it falls to the middle of her back; I have to clench my fists against this unbidden… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I have a curse. I HAVE A GIFT. I'm a monster. I'M MORE THAN HUMAN. My touch Is lethal. MY TOUCH IS… — Tahereh Mafi Curse Copy Share Image
“Laughter comes from living." I shrug, try to sound indifferent. "I've never really been alive before.” — Tahereh Mafi Comedy Copy Share Image
“If you're not happy, just leave. Don't cheat. Doesn't take a genius to figure that shit out. - Kenji” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
I am a being comprised of letters, a character created by sentences, a figment of imagination formed through fiction. — Tahereh Mafi Character Copy Share Image
“Is it possible to love someone and then stop loving them? I don't know I even know what love is.” — Tahereh Mafi Love Copy Share Image
“For so many years I thought my life was difficult; I thought I understood what it meant to suffer. But this. This… — Tahereh Mafi Ashamed Copy Share Image
“So, let me get this straight," Winston says. "Our plan is basically seduce the soldiers and civilians of Sector 45 into fighting… — Tahereh Mafi Ignite-me Copy Share Image
“You know, I can sort of control it now," I tell him, beaming. "I can moderate my strength levels." "Good for you.… — Tahereh Mafi Balloon Copy Share Image
“I study every quivering branch, every imposing soldier, every window I can count. My eyes are two professional pickpockets, stealing everything to… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Because it's so hard to be kind to the world when all you've ever felt is hate. Because it's so hard to… — Tahereh Mafi Goodness in the world Copy Share Image
“I want to be that friend you fall hopelessly in love with. The one you take into your arms and into your… — Tahereh Mafi Friend Copy Share Image
His lips soften into a smile that cracks apart my spine. He repeats my name like the word amuses him. Entertains him.… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I'm just messing with you guys. I like seeing psycho chick get all intense." He glances at me, lowers his voice. "I… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Kenji turns to look at me. He manages a goofy smile. "Aw, you trust me?" "As long as I have a clear… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Adam: I am being cool. I'm a freaking saint. I don't know anyone else who would be as generous as I am… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I watch him walk away with the only family he has left and I know why Adam joined the army. I know… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Because sometimes you see yourself—you see yourself the way you could be—the way you might be if things were different. And if… — Tahereh Mafi Life Copy Share Image
“Killing time isn't as difficult as it sounds. I can shoot a hundred numbers through the chest and watch them bleed decimal… — Tahereh Mafi Time Copy Share Image
“Raindrops are my only reminder that clouds have a heartbeat. That I have one, too. I always wonder about raindrops. I wonder… — Tahereh Mafi Rain Copy Share Image
“we write every day, we fight every day, we think and scheme and dream a little dream every day. manuscripts pile up… — Tahereh Mafi Dreams Copy Share Image
“Friendship is not a thing I have ever experienced. Not as a child, and not as I am now. Except. One month… — Tahereh Mafi Children Copy Share Image
“My eyes break open. Two shattered windows filling my mouth with glass.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“The people trying to kill him are the same ones he used to eat lunch with.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“My heart is pounding so hard I'm surprised it's not bleeding.” — Tahereh Mafi Heart pounding Copy Share Image
