Grabbing hold of facts in the midst of shock is very Erudite of him.

We believe that preparation eradicates cowardice, which we define as the failure to act in the midst of fear.

I never used to understand why people bothered to hold hands as they walked, but then he runs one of his fingertips down my palm, and I shiver and understand it completely

His fingers slide into my hair, and I hold on to his arms to stay steady as we press together like two blades at a stalemate. He is stronger than anyone I know, and warmer than anyone else realizes; he is a secret that I have kept, and will keep for the rest of my life.

Life's something we already understand. Death is a mystery.

I confessed to Tobias, soon after that, that I had lost my entire family. And he assured me that he was my family now. -Tris Prior

Dauntless: being brave in the midst of fear.