Only I keep wishing I could think of a way...to show the Capitol they don't own me. That I'm more than just a piece in their Games.

What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again.

District 12: Where you can starve to death in safety.

The star-crossed lovers

Hope, it is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective, a lot of hope is dangerous.

My nightmares are usually about losing you. I'm okay once I realize you're here.

So it's you and a syringe against the Capitol? See, this is why no one lets you make the plans.

Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor.

It takes ten times as long to put yourself back together as it does to fall apart.

I wish I could freeze this moment, right here, right now and live in it forever.

To this day, I can never shake the connection between this boy, Peeta Mellark, and the bread that gave me hope, and the dandelion that reminded me that I was not doomed.

Sometimes people who adamantly assert an opinion or view don't even hold it themselves.

Vegans are always wrong, but damn pleased with themselves

The artist must be like that Marine. He has to know how to be miserable. He has to love being miserable.

Happiness comes from the full understanding of your own being.

Quintilius Varus, Give me back my legions!

Only the sinner has the right to preach.

No social system will bring us happiness, health and prosperity unless it is inspired by something greater than materialism.

Its far easier to brush off death if the death in question seems impossible or improbable as a personal threat.

John Legend is a nickname that some friends started calling me, and it kind of grew into my stage name.

To talk to someone who does not listen is enough to tense the devil.