I know he was desperate. That makes people do all kinds of crazy things.

I trusted him. I put what was precious in Haymitch's hands. & he has betrayed me

It's more complicated than that. I know them. They're not evil or cruel. They're not even smart. Hurting them, it's like hurting children.

Having an eye for beauty isn't the same thing as a weakness...except possibly when it comes to you.

If my holding out those berries was an act of temporary insanity, then those people will embrace insanity too.

Obviously this person's a hazard. Stupid people are dangerous.

Okay, listen to me, you're stronger than they are. You are. They just want a good show, that's all they want. You know how to hunt. Show them how good you are.