Instant Karma Quotes

“I believe I'm a good person. But what if I'm not?”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“Like - that presentation board you'd made up? You definitely should have let me take care of that part."

I frown. "What was wrong with my presentation board?"

He gives me a look, like I shouldn't even have to ask. "For starters, you used the Papyrus font for the headers."

"So? What's wrong with Papyrus?"

He makes a gagging noise.”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“Actions make a person good, not motives.

I’m not sure I agree with that.”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“None of this happens, of course. My dreams of cosmic justice never do come true.”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“It's like, Jude, for example," I say, quietly, careful with my words. "He's so nice. Everybody likes him. He just gets along with people, everywhere he goes. I know I'm not that. And Ari, she's so talented, and so passionate about music, but I'm not really passionate about anything, other than wanting to succeed. To do my best. But I can make plans, and I can stay organized, and if a teacher assigns a report, I'm going to write the best darn report they've ever seen. If I'm throwing a gala, I'm going to throw a party that no one will ever forget. I can do that. And if I can impress people, then maybe they won't notice that I'm not witty or beautiful or... fun.”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“So a stray penny is a gift from the universe, but choosing to not pick it up is like … paying it forward?” “Who are we to question the powers that be?”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“I bought them at Toni's Consignment.' She counts off on her fingers. 'That's recycling, supporting a local business, and making sure that the sacrifice of these animals has a purpose, rather than them ending up in a landfill.'

'No, that's contributing to a culture that values fashion and vanity more than the sanctity of life.”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“It's ironic, right? The economy is great, but it's always a struggle for the little guy.”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“Hey, look!' yells Jude. 'It's Carlos! Just in time to prevent a painfully awkward moment.”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“I guess someone has to be your partner, so I might as well take one for the team"
"How very generous of you”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“Acknowledgments”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“a rhinestone brooch shaped like a butterfly”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“The waiter arrives, swapping out the empty appetizer plate with a giant platter of nachos, piled high with roasted pork, gooey cheese, and all the fixings.”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“Fine. It’s your art. I shouldn’t tell you what to do with it.” My hands fall to my hips and I look back at the framed photos, shaking my head in disappointment. “You can do whatever you want to do.” Quint doesn’t respond. I wait, fully expecting him to give in. To throw up his hands and proclaim—fine, Prudence, you win. Use the darn photos if it’s that important to you! But his silence stretches on and on. Finally, I glance at him. He’s watching me, his eyes glinting with the faint glow of the flashlight. “What?” I ask. His mouth opens, but hesitates. Two seconds. Five. Before—“I can do whatever I want to do?” I’m immediately wary. My eyes narrow. “Within reason.” He exhales sharply. “It might be too late for that.” I’m about to ask what he’s talking about, when he lowers his head and touches his lips against mine. I freeze. All thoughts evacuate my brain, leaving me with nothing but mental static. My lips tingle. It’s a brief touch. Hesitant. Unsure. And then it’s gone. His eyes are hooded as he peers at me, waiting for my reaction. And I—I can’t react. I can barely breathe. Quint Erickson just kissed me.”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma

“I want to be someone who’s kind and forgiving. The sort of person who sees the good in other people, rather than … casting judgment all the time.” I smile sadly. “And when I’m around you, I become more like that person.”
― Marissa Meyer, Instant Karma