After all, Fnick is Superman," said Iggy. "Shut up, Jeff," I said, but I was smiling. I lifted Iggy's fingers to my face so that he knew.

What I'm really addicted to is getting people to understand that if their kids aren't competent readers coming out of middle school, it's really going to be hard for them in high school.

How is San Francisco, Alex? Lovely city. Will you leave your heart there? Do you think it's a good place to die?

Half the time when brothers wrestle, it's just an excuse to hug each other.

Fear is not the answer, not ever.

Save your world. Love it. Protect it, and respect it and don't let haters represent it. Don't leave the saving to anyone else, ever, because, exhibit A - why, hello there - it's way too much for one person. And if you want to skip out on the responsibility train, my whole life - and death - will have been in vain. It's yours. It's all yours for taking! You're not going to waste it now, are you?

You're just here for the ride. For the incredible, indescribable Maximum Ride. --Max's Voice