About when to let others sacrifice themselves for you, even if its selfish. They say that if the sacrifice is the ultimate way for that person to show you that they love you, let them do it.

I expect to weave through the crowd, dodging elbows and muttering "excuse me" the way I always do, but there is no need. Becoming Dauntless has made me noticable.

People are supossed to aspire to become their fathers, not shudder at the thought.

Not like Tobias, who is almost shy when he smiles, like he is surprised you bothered to look at him in the first place.

You know, most boys would enjoy being trapped in close quarters with a girl." I roll my eyes. "Not claustrophobic people, Tris.

I should wonder what courage—which is the virtue they most value—has to do with a metal ring through your nostril.

Fine," he says. "Then I love you.