There is a difference between admitting and confessing. Admitting involves softening, making excuses for things that cannot be excused; confessing just names the crimes at its full severity.

At first Eric stares at Four in silence. Four stares back.

I do like to hit people-I like the explosion of power and energy, and the feeling that I am untouchable because I can hurt people. But I hate that part of myself, because it is the part of me that is the most broken

Courageous? Courageous would have been admitting weakness and leaving Dauntless, no matter what shame accompanied it. Pride is what killed Al, and it is the flaw in every Dauntless heart. It is in mine.

Yes," she says, her eyes bright with tears. "My dear child, you've done so well.

I decide to do what I always do when I'm not sure what's going on: I act like everyone else.

I need the protection of seeming weak.