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“Have you ever wanted something so much that you were afraid to take it?
Like it’s right there, waiting for you to just reach out and grab it, but you’re so terrified of what will happen when you lose it that you never make the reach?”
― Tracy Wolff, Crave

“What am I supposed to say to that, Grace?”
“Say you believe me. Say you know it’s not your fault. Say—”
“I love you.”
I gasp, then let out a slow, shuddering breath as tears I don’t even try to hide bloom in my eyes. “Or you could say that. You could very definitely say that.”
“It’s true,” he whispers. “I’m so in love with you.”
― Tracy Wolff, Crave

“Talking to your best friend about the worst thing that ever happened to you in excruciating. Talking to a stranger who doesn't have any kind of vested interest...sometimes it doesn't hurt so much.”
― Tracy Wolff, Crave

“Who is he when he isn't Dauntless, isn't an instructor, isn't Four, isn't anything in particular?

Whoever he is, I like him. It's easier to admit that to myself now, in the dark, after all that just happened. He is not sweet or gentle or particularly kind. But he is smart and brave, and even though he saved me, he treated me like I was strong. That is all I need to know.”
― Veronica Roth, Divergent

“We've all started to put down the virtues of the other factions in the process of bolstering our own. I don't want to do that. I want to be brave, and selfless, and smart, and kind, and honest." He clears his throat. "I continually struggle with kindness.”
― Veronica Roth, Divergent

“Sometimes I see him as just another person, and sometimes I feel the sight of him in my gut, like a deep ache.”
― Veronica Roth, Divergent

“We believe in bravery. We believe in taking action. We believe in freedom from fear and in acquiring the skills to force the bad out of our world so that the good can prosper and thrive. If you also believe in those things, we welcome you.”
― Veronica Roth, Divergent

“There is power in controlling something that can do so much damage - in controlling something, period.”
― Veronica Roth, Divergent

“I ignore my fear,” he says. “When I make decisions, I pretend it doesn’t exist.”
I stare at him for a second. I can’t help it. To me there’s a difference between not
being afraid and acting in spite of fear, as he does.”
― Veronica Roth, Divergent

“He is not sweet or gentle or particularly kind. But he is smart and brave, and even though he saved me, he treated me like I was strong. That is all I need to know.”
― Veronica Roth, Divergent

“no matter how bad things are, they can always get worse…”
― Tracy Wolff, Crave

“I really can do it, you know,” I tell him. “Maybe I want to do it for you.”
― Tracy Wolff, Crave

“Why are you looking at me like that?” he whispers. “Like what?” “Like you understand.”
― Tracy Wolff, Crave

“What Could
Possibly Be More
Interesting than
Kissing Me?”
― Tracy Wolff, Crave

“Oh, really? So what exactly is hanging out with you, then?” His face goes blank, and I don’t think he’s going to answer. But eventually, he says, “Utter and complete stupidity.” Not the answer I was expecting, especially from someone as arrogant and annoying as he can be. The blunt honesty of it slips past my defenses, though. Has me answering when I didn’t think there was anything else to say. “Yet here you are.” “Yeah.” His dark, bemused eyes search my face. “Here I am.” Silence echoes between us—dark, loaded, unfathomable—even as tension stretches taut as a circus high wire. I should go. He should go. Neither of us moves. I’m not sure I even breathe.”
― Tracy Wolff, Crave

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
― Winston S. Churchill

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
― Bob Marley