73 Quotes by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

My mom was really of the belief that, as long as you were reading anything, it was okay. Just read.

I work during the days and have night classes on Wednesday and Thursday and live with my partner, who is in school during the days and works Wednesday through Saturday nights. Monday and Tuesday are therefore our nights, and we both get our work out of the way so we can actually spend time together.

Wandering around the mall and giggling at magazines doesn't interest me. I've never enjoyed shopping. I detest shoes.

White pill, blue pill, yellow pill, purple pill; its like swallowing a rainbow every bedtime.

I could not cry for my own brother; he would not want me to. But I found myself crying for this hated stranger and the endless slaughter that I had almost contributed to." (page 8)

Insanity makes the rivers flow.

The only way I can protect him now is to make sure he never understands how easy killing can become.

The first time I kissed you, you had just cut off your hair with a plastic knife. You were in restraints and your lips were completely chapped and dry from the tranquilizers. The next day you tried to kill me with a torn-off piece of bedsheet. I've seen you at your worst. You hardly need to dress up for me.

Those who cannot be aggressive are hunted down while they shiver and hide because the night is dark.