124 Quotes by Mindy McGinnis

All my life people have told me how strong I am, like it’s the best thing I’ve got to offer. I know they mean it in all the ways—physically, emotionally, mentally—and I am. But I’m also tired, worn out from hurting and being expected to come out on top of everything—even a car crash. I’m exhausted in all the ways I’m supposed to be strong...

Emotions had welled close to the surface, and she thought her heart had never felt so full as it did standing next to the defiled grave of a whore while lunatics sang the national anthem.

I run. I am made for running. Because when you run, you could be anyone. You hone yourself into a body, nothing more or less than a body. You respond as a body, to the body. If you are racing to win, no goals but the body's goal; no thoughts but the boy's thoughts. You obliterate yourself in the name of speed. You negate yourself in order to make it past the finish line.

You can't change the things you've done. It's now and the here on out you've got control of.

You see it in all animals - the female of the species is more deadly than the male.''Except humans.

I’m man enough to know I shouldn’t let her do this shit to me, but enough of a boy to be completely turned on.

Everyone thinks if you fix a male dog it will lower his aggression, but most of the biters are female. It’s basic instinct to protect their womb. You see it in all animals - the female of the species is more deadly than the male.

If either one of you is ever in a situation you’re not entirely comfortable with—call me. I don’t care what time it is. I don’t care who is there or what is going on. You call me and I will come get you.

When I say the things that don't make sense you answer me anyway. It's like having green in your shirt.