1,011 Quotes by Holly Black

I want to win. I do not yearn to be their equal. In my heart, I yearn to best them.

Because you’re like a story that hasn’t happened yet. Because I want to see what you will do. I want to be part of the unfolding of the tale.

We’re not going to be fine, Tana. We’re never going to be fine ever again.

We are, largely, who we remember ourselves to be. That’s why habits are so hard to break. If we know ourselves to be liars, we expect not to tell the truth. If we think of ourselves as honest, we try harder.

The more powerful you become, the more others will find ways to master you. They’ll do it through those you love and those you hate. They will find the bit and the bridle that fits your mouth and will make you yield.

Looking back, Val knew she had a habit of trusting too much, being too passive, too willing to believe the best of others and the worst of herself.

Tamara gave Jasper a long, considering look. Then she picked up her bowl of pudding and turned it upside down on top of his head. Purple goop ran down his face. He yelped in surprise.

Some people have stuffed animals,” Aaron said with a shrug. “Other people have knives.

You don’t know how long I’ve waited to hear those words,” he says. “You don’t want me dead.