The First Quotes

“If you're not afraid, you're a fool. If you are afraid, even scared to death, and keep your head? That is called courage.”
― Katherine Applegate, The First

“It’s just so complicated,” Tobble said. “Nothing is black and white. It’s all shades of gray.”
Khara spoke for the first time. “You are right. But don’t let the complications stop you from taking a stand, Tobble. When you know in your soul that something is evil, you must fight it. But you fight with honor. With mercy. With fairness.”
― Katherine Applegate, The First

“Power,” Renzo said. “Men—and, it seems, some felivets—want power. They want to dominate and control. They want to take the power of life and death into their own hands.”
― Katherine Applegate, The First

“Renzo patted my head. “Come, doggie,” he said, just to annoy me. I looked up at him, considering my options. Then I raised my rear leg and relieved myself on the toe of his leather boot. Sometimes there are advantages to playing dog.”
― Katherine Applegate, The First

“Dream?” Renzo repeated,”
― Katherine Applegate, The First

“Tentacles whipped around him with inhuman speed. He cried out again. I heard the horrifying sound of bones crushing. And then I, too, screamed in horror, as Luca’s bloodied body dropped into the pit.”
― Katherine Applegate, The First

“little deflated. “Is my life more important than that of a struzzi?” Tobble asked. “Just because I am cute and cuddly?” We all fell silent, as the horses trotted along.”
― Katherine Applegate, The First

“The randomness of it all struck me – not to mention the unfairness. Few in the world had power. So many had none.”
― Katherine Applegate, The First

“Is my life more important than that of a struzzi?" Tobble asked. "Just because I am cute and cuddly?”
― Katherine Applegate, The First