A chasm reminds us that there is a fine line between bravery and idiocy.

Seeing people who are actually reading your book and listening to the wide variety of reactions they have to it, is really special.

I'm a fairly religious person, so I believe in some things that sound a little crazy I'm sure, depending on where you're standing. I believe in leaving room for things that you can't explain in the universe, and you don't have to be religious to leave room for those things.

Well, technology is supposed to make life better," she says. "No matter what you believe, there's a technology out there for you.

I am selfish. I am brave.

The Dauthless have the wierdest slang. Pansycake, Nose...is there a term for The Candor?" "Of course."Uriah grins."Jerks

Eric walks toward me, and I back away by instinct. I try not to be afraid of him, but I know how smart he is and that if I’m not careful he’ll notice that I keep staring at her, and that will be my undoing.