“I guess I grew suspicious of both. Power and knowledge," I say. "To the Abnegation, power should only be given to people… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
There is power in controlling something that can do so much damage - in controlling something, period. — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
“Control, maybe? Control the genetically damaged population by teaching them that there’s something wrong with them, and control the genetically pure population… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
“...What am I? What do I need, to overcome my fears? I know the answer, of course I do: I need to… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
“I need to deny them the power to control me. I need to know I am stronger than they are.” — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
Valuing knowledge above all else results in a lust for power, and that leads men into dark and empty places. — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
“I don't understand', I say,'why they care what I think, as long as I'm acting how they want me to.' 'You're acting… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
Knowledge is power. Power to do evil...or power to do good. Power itself is not evil. So knowledge itself is not evil. — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
How strange that something so simple could have been instrumental in my decision to ruin one of my most relationships and friendships, and damage… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
“I was beginning to feel that I had finally found a place to stay, a place that was not so unstable or corrupt or… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
“He acts so tough that he’s probably afraid of marshmallows and really bright sunrises or something. Overcompensating.” — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
You always look like someone's sucked the life right out of you when something fascinates you. -Tris — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
Don’t worry about me handling the pain," I say. "I’ve had a lot of practice. — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
Soon I will honor my parents by dying as they died. and if all they believed about death was true, soon I will join… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
“Mas lembre-se, já agora, que por vezes as pessoas que oprimimos tornam-se mais poderosas do que nós gostaríamos.” — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
“am aware of how little space there is between us—six inches at most. That space feels charged with electricity. I feel like it should… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
“Oh, good,” I say, a sour taste in my mouth. “Heroism is what I was focused on. Not, you know, trying not to die.” — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
“Caleb frowns at him. "How old are you, anyway?" "Eighteen." "And you don't think you're too old to be with my little sister?" Tobias… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
