Marie Lu, Champion Quotes

Time heals all wounds. But not this one. Not yet.

Sometimes, the sun sets earlier. Days don’t last forever, you know. But I’ll fight as hard as I can. I can promise you that.

My heart's been torn wide open, just like I feared it would be, and I have no willpower to close it back up.

Day, the champion of the people, the one who can't bear to see those around him suffer on his behalf, who would gladly give his life for those he loves.

Tell me there is still good in the world. Tell me there is still hope for all of us.

Can one mistake really destroy a lifetime together?

We can heal. Perhaps we can return to that same place we once stood, when we were both young and innocent.

I’ve been searching a long time for something I think I lost. I felt like I found something when I saw you back there.

I scream for everything that has gone wrong. I scream for everything broken in our lives.

Without emotion, what's the point of being human?

I always knew, on some level, that I wouldn't live long. It's simply not written in my stars.

I lean my head against my knee and close my eyes. Even the illusion of June is enough to send a stabbing pain through my chest. Hell. I miss her so much.

The Republic is weak and broken." I narrow my eyes. "But it is still your country. Fight for it. This is your home, not theirs.

I'd forgotten that a boy from the streets is no match for the future Princeps.

Someone's going to be very pleased to see you.""I don't think the Elector will be as excited as you think.""I wasn't talking about the Elector."My heart jumps at that.

Day will move on and live his life. So will I. We will be okay. Someday, perhaps in the far and distant future, we'll find each other again.

It’s you, ” he whispers. There is wonder in his voice. “Is it?” I whisper back, my voice trembling with all the emotions I’ve kept hidden for so long

Where I come from, we're more about efficiency, ' he replies. 'A knife like this'll skewer food, smear butter, and slit throats all at the same time.

I hope, ” he replies softly, “to get to know you again. If you are open to it. There is a fog around you that I would like to clear away.

He doesn't know who I am.

Hi, I'm Day. Hi, I'm June.

Hi, I'm Day.Hi, I'm June

I see pieces of memories in his eyes. Pieces of us. They are broken, and scattered, but they are there, gradually coming together again at the sight of me.

I'm not loyal enough to the Republic to stamp that loyalty right on my face. Leave that to June.

I don't want--to go--I don't want--to leave you--Eden--

How can the boy who stirred an entire nation be dying?

I love you, " I whisper over and over again. "Don't go, " I close my eyes. My tears fall on his cheeks.

My wandering has led me to the beginning of our journey together. I suppose it's only fitting for me to be here at that journey's end.

I'm prouder of him than I've ever been of myself - I'm proud of him for standing up to me

No. I will never let you hurt Day like that. Not the way I've already hurt him.

So long as I remain in Day's life, I will hurt him. Any other alternative is impossible.Now, he is free.

What's the point of keeping in touch with the girl you're crazy about, when you're dying?

Without his father's shadow in a way, he's beautiful.

She's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen, easily the most breathtaking girl in the room.