Words don't hurt you." Which is one of the hugest criminal lies perpetrated by adults against children in this world. Because words hurt more than any physical pain.
Neal ShustermanWe weren't going anywhere," Nick said with a smile. He was trying to sound charming, but instead wound up sounding heavily sedated.
Neal ShustermanLord, if what I'm doing is wrong, then by all means strike me down. Otherwise set me free.
Neal ShustermanTheir fate rested entirely on me. I could save them by telling the truth. I could destroy them by lying. No one should have that much power.
Neal Shusterman