Human reason can excuse any evil; that is why it's so important that we don't rely on it.

I have realized that part of being Dauntless is being willing to make things more difficult for yourself in order to be self-sufficient. There's nothing especially brave about wandering dark streets with no flashlight, but we are not supposed to need help, even from light. We are supposed to be capable of anything. I like that. Because their might come a day when there is no flashlight, there is no gun, there is no guiding hand. And I want to be ready.

My name will be Edith Proir," she says. "And there is much I am happy to forget.

I am fed up. I am fed up with tears and weakness. But there isn't much I can do to stop them.

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

She is well practiced in the art of losing herself.

I try to leave some space in my mind for things to surprise me or change my mind, I think that's important.