The Girl Who Dared to Think Quotes

“I shouldn’t be thanked for doing the right thing—we should all just... do it.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“You can’t make things change by sitting around and doing what everyone else does. If I die doing it, at least I’ll die doing something I believe in.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“He was, in his heart, an optimist, and he didn’t try to hide it. And I admired him for it. I was too sarcastic to be an optimist, but anywhere I could find a bit of hope, it was beautiful to me.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“I haven’t told you thank you yet, have I?” I shifted, uncomfortable, but made the decision not to answer. I really hadn’t done this for thanks, and it made me uncomfortable . I shouldn’t be thanked for doing the right thing— we should all just... do it. Drawing attention to it meant that I had done something extraordinary, but I hadn’t.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“Squire Liana, by my power as a Knight Commander of the Citadel, you are to seek Medica treatment tomorrow. There will be no arguments, no exceptions, and no complaints. You will serve the Tower.” My mother’s words held the ring of finality to them.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“It wasn’t anything I did that was the problem, it seemed. It was my mind. My mind, which was so treacherous that it could infect the minds of others without so much as a glance. Because I asked questions.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“Which is why it’s important to do it. You can’t make things change by sitting around and doing what everyone else does . If I die doing it, at least I’ll die doing something I believe in.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“was sickening that anyone would be willing to just put aside all basic human decency in service of a machine.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“There was hope, now, and my life burned a little bit more brightly than before. I was grateful that he’d invited me along.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“Slipping gingerly out of bed, half expecting some sort of neat-freak monster to grab me, I pressed my feet to the cold metal floor, letting its chill assure me that this was real. The juxtaposition was too jarring. I couldn’t seem to remember how I’d gotten here.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“I shuddered, a burst of anger at the injustice of it all making me throw back my blankets and look around.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“But you know what? I’ve had some of the best times just turning my back on the system. If I died tomorrow, at least I led a life that it felt like I was living, you know?” “Even if you’re on the run and are hunted for being different?” “Especially then,” he said softly, his voice ringing with conviction. “Which is why it’s important to do it. You can’t make things change by sitting around and doing what everyone else does. If I die doing it, at least I’ll die doing something I believe in.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“What sort of choice was that? Death or blind obedience? I wasn’t sure there was a difference.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“Exactly. This society has no need for an individual who can’t contribute.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“can’t make things change by sitting around and doing what everyone else does. If I die doing it, at least I’ll die doing something I believe in.”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think

“they catch us, we’re going right back into the cell.” Roark went silent, and then dragged a chair out from the table. “Sit,” he ordered gently, moving away from it and taking the one on the opposite side. I sat down after a fraction of a second, and then looked at him expectantly. “It’s good that you’re thinking of us as a ‘we,’” he said, “because at this point we are, and we’re all in it together.” “Yes, but to what end? What purpose? What is your ultimate goal here?” I knew I came off as a bit angry, but the truth was I was frustrated. My patience was almost gone, and I was scared and tired—a dangerous combination that always led to emotional outbursts. For his part, Roark didn’t seem to mind my anger. In fact, his face looked almost vacant, lost in thought, and a bit sad. I leaned forward, concerned, but then his eyes flicked over to me and he began to speak. “Her name was Selka,” he said, and then paused. I bit back a sigh and leaned back. Why did everyone want to do this kind of storytelling with me, during which I had to participate and ask questions to coax the story forward? Why couldn’t anyone just be direct? “She was my wife,” he continued, just as I was about to ask the question, and I quickly closed my mouth, my frustration fading somewhat as I remembered Grey’s words. “She wasn’t”
― Bella Forrest, The Girl Who Dared to Think