Quotes from Suzanne Collins

Then I remember Peeta's words on the roof. "Only I keep wishing Icould think of a way to . . . to show the Capital they don't own me. That I'm more than just a piece in their Games." And for the first time, I understand what he means

I'll be worthless.

For me, the jungle has quickly evolved from a place of protection to a sinister trap. I know at some point we'll be forced to reenter its depths, either to hunt or be hunted.

I lean in and kiss Peeta full on the mouth.

Vull que l'audiència et recordi quan siguis a l'arena —diu en Cinna, somiador—. Katniss, la nena que estava encesa.

I want to do something, right here, right now, to shame them, tomake them accountable, to show the Capitol that whatever they do orforce us to do there is a part of every tribute they can't own. That Ruewas more than a piece in their Games. And so am I.

You know, I think I show a lot of promise," I say. "Get dressed, you worthless thing," he says, tossing a bundle of clothes at me.

I don't want them to change me in there. Turn me into some kind of monster that I'm not.

I have chosen Gale and the rebellion, and a future with Peeta is the Capitol's design, not mine.

remember his words . . . "Don't worry. I always channel my emotions into my work. That way I don't hurt anyone but myself." . . . and I'm afraid he has hurt himself beyond repair. The significance of my fiery transformation will not be lost on President Snow.

Hearing this makes me feel like District 12 is some sort of safe haven. Of course, people keel over from starvation all the time, but I can't imagine the Peacekeepers murdering a simpleminded child. There's a little girl, one of Greasy Sae's grandkids, who wanders around the Hob. She's not quite right, but she's treated as a sort of pet. People toss her scraps and things

As I slowly, I want to do something, right here, right now, to shame them, tomake them accountable, to show the Capitol that whatever they do orforce us to do there is a part of every tribute they can't own. That Ruewas more than a piece in their Games. And so am I.

It wasn't part of my plan, that's for sure," says Peeta with a frown.

Something happened when I was holding Rue's hand, watching the life drain out of her. Now I am determined to avenge her, to make her loss unforgettable, and I can only do that by winning and thereby making myself unforgettable.

boy with the bread.

That's great," I say. Prim a doctor. She couldn't even dream of it in 12. Something small and quiet, like a match being struck, lights up the gloom inside me. This is the sort of future a rebellion could bring.

If there's a more helpless feeling than trying to reach someone you love who's trapped underground, I don't know it.

I think it was clear to all of us what your plan was. To sacrifice yourself in the arena so that Katniss Everdeen and your child could survive.

I'll tell them how I survive it. I'll tell them that on bad mornings, it feels impossible to take pleasure in anything because I'm afraid it could be taken away. That's when I make a list in my head of every act of goodness I've seen someone do. It's like a game. Repetitive. Even a little tedious after more than twenty years. But there are much worse games to play.

His voice isn't angry. It's hollow, which is worse. Already the boy with the bread is slipping away from me.

Trust me. Killing things is much easier than this," I said. "Although for all I know, I am killing you." "Can you speed it up a little?" he asks. "No. Shut up and eat your pears," I say.

We're fickle, stupid beings with poor memories and a great gift for self-destruction.

Because you have a weakness for beautiful thing and I don't" I say with an air of superiority "They would lure you into their Capitol ways and you'd be lost entirely." "Having an eye for beauty isn't the same thing as a weakness,

That's who he was at heart. A protector. I don't think he would've ever won the Games, because he'd have died trying to protect Lucy Gray." "Oh, like a dog or something." Lepidus nodded. "A really good one." "No, not like a dog. Like a human being." said Lysistrata