''I thought of what Igor said about Rio and me, water and fire. Whether or not humanity deserved it, Rio was the sort to pour himself out in compassion for humans. Me? I wanted to burn down the world.''
Venessa Vida Kelley, When The Tides Held The Moon
''There is nothing more beautiful than being a witness to someones life. To know them inside and out and be with them through everything, share the same memories. Memories are everything, I want that.''
Abby Jimenez, Say You'll Remember Me
''Every time I run into you for the rest of our lives, I'll ask you to make a game with me. There's some groove in my brain that insists it is a good idea." "Isn't that the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result." "That's a game character's life, too," Sam said. "The world of infinite restarts. Start again at the beginning, this time you might win. And it's not as if all our results were bad. I love the things we made. We were a great team." Sam offered Sadie his hand, and she shook it. She pulled him into her, and she kissed Sam on the cheek. "I love you, Sadie," Sam said. "I know, Sam. I love you, too.''
Gabrielle Zevin, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
''Its time for you to look inward, and start asking yourself the big questions. Who are you? And what do you want?.''
Uncle Iroh, Avatar The Last Airbender
''In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength.''
Uncle Iroh, Avatar The Last Airbender
''You sound like my nephew. Always thinking you need to do things on your own without anyones support. There is nothing wrong with letting people who love you help you.''
Uncle Iroh, Avatar The Last Airbender
''It is important to draw wisdom from many different places. If you take it from only one place, it becomes rigid and stale. Understanding others, the other elements and the other nations will help you become whole.''
Uncle Iroh, Avatar The Last Airbender
''History is not always kind to its subjects.''
Uncle Iroh, Avatar The Last Airbender
''There is nothing wrong with a life of peace and prosperity. I suggest you think about what it is that you want from your life and why.''
Uncle Iroh, Avatar The Last Airbender
''Everyone is living their lives for the first time.''
Hoshi, Seventeen