“Truth is a jealous, vicious mistress that never, ever sleeps.” — Tahereh Mafi Depth Copy Share Image
“loneliness is a bitter, wretched companion. sometimes it just won't let go.” — Tahereh Mafi Bitter Copy Share Image
“Laughter was a silk that would soften even the roughest moments.” — Tahereh Mafi Comedy Copy Share Image
“I put socks on first; a simple pleasure that requires more effort than shooting a man.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I am no longer afraid of fear, and I will not let it rule me. Fear will learn to fear me.” — Tahereh Mafi Fear Copy Share Image
“Sticks and stones keep breaking my bones but these words, these words will kill me.” — Tahereh Mafi Sticks and stones Copy Share Image
“Kenji is a walking paradox of Unflinchingly Serious Person and 12-Year-Old Boy Going Through Puberty all rolled into one.” — Tahereh Mafi Kenji Copy Share Image
“He leaves less than a foot of space between us and I'm 10 inches away from spontaneous combustion.” — Tahereh Mafi Away Copy Share Image
“I am Juliette Ferrars, and I will lead this nation. I challenge anyone who would stand against me.” — Tahereh Mafi Challenge Copy Share Image
“I saw the world and its lack of compassion, its harsh, grating judgment, and its cold, resentful eyes.” — Tahereh Mafi Compassion Copy Share Image
“This is so unbearably inconvenient," he says. "I was prepared to hate him for the rest of my life.” — Tahereh Mafi Hate 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
“No gun, no sword, no army or king will ever be more powerful than a sentence. Swords may cut and kill, but… — Tahereh Mafi Sword Copy Share Image
“Warner was supposed to be dead. Warner was supposed to be dead because I was supposed to have shot him but no… — Tahereh Mafi Juliette Copy Share Image
“Oh right," he says. "Because that makes sense. Because tossing a grown-ass man over your shoulders is just so freaking easy. That… — Tahereh Mafi Cocky Copy Share Image
“I didn't want the clothes or the perfect shoes or the expensive anything. I didn't want to be draped in silk. All… — Tahereh Mafi Heart Copy Share Image
“The tattoo is just setting below his hp bone. H e l l i s e m p t y a n… — Tahereh Mafi Aaron-warner Copy Share Image
“I only know now that the scientists are wrong. The world is flat. I know because I was tossed right off the… — Tahereh Mafi Gravity Copy Share Image
“I understand perfectly. He's fallen for your quiet, timid shell. For who you used to be. He has no idea what you're… — Tahereh Mafi Aaron-warner Copy Share Image
“I want to be the friend you fall hopelessly in love with. The one you take into your arms and into your… — Tahereh Mafi Friendship Copy Share Image
“Adam stares at me so long I begin to blush. He tips my chin up so I meet his eyes. Blue blue… — Tahereh Mafi Straight line Copy Share Image
“This notebook might be all I have left of her. My hand is still hovering over the cover, tempting me to open… — Tahereh Mafi Journal Copy Share Image
“He won’t stop staring. “What?” I ask. “How much do you weigh?” “Wow. Is that how you talk to every girl you… — Tahereh Mafi Juliette Copy Share Image
“Dude, you ran off with the crazy chick! You ran off with the psycho girl!" he's calling after Adam. "I thought they… — Tahereh Mafi Psycho Copy Share Image
“Attention, Sector 45,” I say, the words rough and loud and mottled in my ear. “The supreme commander of The Reestablishment is… — Tahereh Mafi Surrendered Copy Share Image
“I sit by the window and watch the rain and the leaves and the snow collide. They take turns dancing in the… — Tahereh Mafi Habits Copy Share Image
“I count everything. Even numbers, odd numbers, multiples of 10. I count the ticks of the clock i count the tocks of… — Tahereh Mafi Adam-kent Copy Share Image
