833 Quotes by Marie Lu

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    I have to force a smile off my face as I sit limply in my seat... Then, just as I'm congratulating myself for such a stellar plan...

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    He loves so wholly. It is his nature. He blinks, then tries to find the right response. "I-" he stumbles. "I'm so afraid, June. So afraid of what might happen to-" I put two fingers against his lips to hush him. "Fear makes you stronger," I whisper. Before I can stop myself, I put my hands on his face and press my mouth to his.

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    I don't think anything really consciously went into 'Legend' that was influenced by videogames, but I'm pretty sure some of my experiences and love for gaming contributed to a few of the factors that are in 'Legend'.

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    Mom used to say that having three boys was kind of like having a pet tornado that talked back.

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    Boys are different from girls, but boys are also different from other boys, just as girls are different from other girls. Calling a book for boys or for girls is well-meaning, but to me, not terribly helpful.

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    It is pointless to believe what you see, if you only see what you believe.

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    June laughs. "I have to say, you look better than most people I see. I've heard a lot about you." "I hear about you a lot too," Eden replies in a rush, "mostly from Daniel. He thinks you're really hot.

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    It feels like it's the end of the world if you don't do well on your SATs.

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