If people can't stand being alone, they have no choice but to die

In order to induce the process of decay, water is necessary. I think that, in the case of women, men are the water.

Desire and anger are objects of the mind, but the mind is not yours, nor ever has been. You are choiceless, awareness itself and unchanging - so live happily.

I have a dreadful fear that the more you try to prevent revealing the self the more you do.

You have seen after Katrina just what failures there are in American Society.

Unalienable rights are essential limitations to all governments.

It is important to expose yourself to ideas you don't agree with from time to time. Attend a political rally of a party you do not like.

Not every woman is a prostitute, but prostitution is the natural apotheosis of the feminine attitude.

Many have paid lip service to philosophy, but these men served it with their whole heart. He tastes nothing who has not tasted for himself.

My blood is no different from that of other martyrs.

If I'm driving to L.A. and have anxiety about making the drive, if I've got Peggy with me, we're cool.

For me, it's better to wake up with a paintbrush than a knife in my hand. -Peeta