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“Just the perfect touch of rebellion," says Haymitch "Very nice."
Rebellion?”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Sometimes when things are particularly bad, my brain will give me a happy dream.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“So I learned to hold my tongue and to turn my features into an indifferent mask so that no one could ever read my thoughts.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Once I'm on my feet I realize escape might not be so easy.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“I'm sure they didn't notice anything but you. You should wear flames more often," he says. "They suit you.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“I volunteer!" I gasp. "I volunteer as tribute!”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Twirl for me.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“I'm very hard to catch," says Rue. "And if they can't catch me, they can't kill me. So don't count me out.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Winning means fame and fortune.
Losing means certain death.
The Hunger Games have begun…”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Unfortunately, I can't seal the sponsor deals for you. Only Haymitch can do that," says Effie grimly. "But don't worry, I'll get him to the table at gunpoint if necessary."

Although lacking in many departments, Effie Trinket has a certain determination I have to admire.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“I'm not allowed to bet, but if I could, my money would be on you.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Yes, it's your fault I'm alive.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“You're not going to die. I forbid it. All right?"

"All right," he whispers.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“‎What is to prevent, say, an uprising?”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Someone ought to get Haymitch a drink.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“In District 12, looking old is something of an achievement since so many people die early. You see an elderly person, you want to congratulate them on their longevity, ask the secret of survival. A plump person is envied because they aren't scraping by like the majority of us. But here is different. Wrinkles aren't desirable. A round belly isn't a sign of success.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“But the words are easy and soothing, promising tomorrow will be more hopeful than this awful piece o time we call today.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“The girl on fire.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Embrace the probability of your imminent death....and know there is nothing i can do to save you.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“And here I am, strapped into a tree, a stone's throw from the biggest idiot in the games.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Exactly how am I supposed to work in a thank-you in there? Somehow it just won't seem sincere if I'm trying to slit his throat.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Each time I wake,I think, At last, this is over, but it isn't.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“We could do it, you know.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“I'm not good at talking about myself.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Come to finish me off, Sweetheart?”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“In District 12, looking old is something of an achievement since so many people die early. Yous see an elderly person you want to congratulate them on their longevity, ask the secret of survival.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“You should wear flames more often. They suit you.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Obviously this person's a hazard. Stupid people are dangerous.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Oh, well. At least my blood is flowing.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games