121 Quotes & Sayings By Marissa Meyer

Maybe there isn’t such a thing as fate. Maybe it’s just the opportunities we’re given, and what we do with them. I’m beginning to think that maybe great, epic romances don’t just happen. We have to make them ourselves. Marissa Meyer

I knew they would kill me when they found out, but…” He struggled for words, releasing a sharp breath. “I think I realized that I would rather die because I betrayed them, than live because I betrayed you. Marissa Meyer

It's all right, " said Wolf. "You loved her. I would feel the same if someone wanted to erase Scarlet's identity and give it to Levana's army. Scarlet stiffened, heat rushing into her cheeks. He certainly wasn't insinuating. "Aaaaw, " squealed Iko. "Did Wolf just say that he loves Scarlet? That's so cute! " Scarlet cringed. "He did not--that wasn't--" She balled her fists against her sides. "Can we get back to these soldiers that are being rounded up, please?"" Is she blushing? She sounds like she's blushing."" She's blushing, " Thorne confirmed, shuffling the cards. "Actually, Wolf is also looking a little flustered--. Marissa Meyer

Knees suddenly weak, she reached for his forearms to stabilize herself. “You came for me.” He beamed, looking for all the world like a selfless, daring hero.“ Don’t sound so surprised.” Dropping the cane, he pulled her into a crushing embrace that tore her away from Wolf and lifted her clean off the floor. “It turns out you are worth a lot of money on the black market. Marissa Meyer

We met less than a week ago and in that time I've done nothing but lie and cheat and betray you. I know. But if you give me a chance...all I want is to protect you. To be near you. For as long as I'm able. Marissa Meyer

Was it all in my head? A Lunar trick?” Her stomach twisted. “No.” She shook her head, fervently. How to explain that she hadn’t had the gift before? That she couldn’t have used it against him? “I would never lie–” The words faded. She had lied. Everything he knew about her had been a lie.“ I’m so sorry, ” she finished, the words falling lamely in the open air. Kai peeled his eyes away, finding some place of resignation off in the glistening garden. “You’re even more painful to look at than she is. . Marissa Meyer

A heart, once stolen, can never be taken back. Marissa Meyer

See? Injustice. Here we are, risking our lives to rescue Kai and this whole planet, and Adri and Pearl get to go to the royal wedding. I’m disgusted. I hope they spill soy sauce on their fancy dresses.” Jacin’s concern turned fast to annoyance. “Your ship has some messed-up priorities, you know that?”“ Iko. My name is Iko. If you don’t stop calling me the ‘ship, ’ I am going to make sure you never have hot water during your showers again, do you understand me?”“ Yeah, hold that thought while I go disable the speaker system.”“ What? You can’t mute me. Cinder! . Marissa Meyer

She sighed, annoyed at her restlessness. “So, ” she said, disrupting Wolf in another backward glance.“ Who would win in a fight–you or a pack of wolves?” He frowned at her, all seriousness. “Depends, ” he said, slowly, like he was trying to figure out her motive for asking. “How big is the pack?”“ I don’t know, what’s normal? Six?”“I could win against six, ” he said. “Any more than that and it could be a close call.” Scarlet smirked. “You’re not in danger of low self-esteem, at least.”“ What do you mean?”“ Nothing at all.” She kicked a stone from their path. “How about you and … a lion?”“ A cat? Don’t insult me.” She laughed, the sound sharp and surprising. “How about a bear?”“ Why, do you see one out there?”“ Not yet, but I want to be prepared in case I have to rescue you.” The smile she’d been waiting for warmed his face, a glint of white teeth flashing. “I’m not sure. I’ve never had to fight a bear before. . Marissa Meyer

Captain! To your left there’s a Lunar guard and on your right is a doctor who’s running tests on Lunars and I’m being held by one of Levana’s wolf hybrids and please be careful! ” Thorne took a step back into the hallway a gun from his waistband. He spent a moment swiveling the barrel of the gun in each direction, but nobody moved to attack him. With some surprise, Cress realized that the operative’s grip had weakened.“ Er…” Thorne furrowed his brow, aiming the gun somewhere near the window. “Could you describe all those threats again because I feel like I missed something. . Marissa Meyer

Linh Cinder. Such a pleasure. My master has spoken so highly of you.” Cinder paused and studied her again. “Who are you?”“ I’m called Darla. I am Captain Thorne’s mistress.” Cinder blinked. “Excuse me?”“ He asked me to stay and keep watch over the vehicle, ” she said. “He’s just gone inside to be heroic. I’m sure he’ll be glad to know you’re here. I believe he’s under the impression that you’re out in space somewhere. Marissa Meyer

He leaned forward to inspect her closer. "Is that all hair?".. Sudden, overwhelming panic clawed up Cress's throat. With a squeak, she ducked out of view of the camera and scrambled beneath the desk. Her back struck the wall with a thud that rattled her teeth. She crouched there, skin burning hot and pulse thundering as she took in the room before her– the room that he was now seeing too, with the rumpled bedcovers and the mustached man on all the screens telling her to grab her imaginary partner and swing them around." Wha–where'd she go?" Thorne's voice came to her through the screen." Honestly, Thorne." A girl. Linh Cinder? "Do you ever think before you speak?"" What? What did I say?"" 'Is that all hair?' ""Did you see it? It was like a cross between a magpie nest and ball of yarn after it's been mauled by a cheetah." A beat. Then, "A cheetah?"" It was the first big cat that came to mind. Marissa Meyer

I don't like to think of it as 'stolen'. They have no proof that I didn't plan on giving it back."" You're kidding, right?" He shrugged. "You have no proof either." She squinted back at him. "Were you planning on giving it back?"" Maybe." An orange light blinked on in the corner of Cinder's vision-her cyborg programming picking up on the lie. Marissa Meyer

Over everything, I choose you Marissa Meyer

The queen's eyes smouldered. "I know my own kind when I see them, and right now there is one in these city walls." She pointed a finger toward the balcony." I want her found and brought to me."" Right, " said Kai, "that'll be no problem in a city of two and a half million people. Let me just go dig out my special Lunar detector, and I'll get right on that. Marissa Meyer

Aaaaw, " squealed Iko. "Did Wold just say he loves Scarlet? That's so cute! " Scarlet cringed. "He did not - that wasn't -" She balled her fists against her sides. "Can we get back to these soldiers that are being rounded up, please?"" Is she blushing? She sounds like she's blushing."" She's blushing." Thorne confirmed, shiffling the cards. "Actually, Wolf is also looking a little flustered - Marissa Meyer

But her grandmother had never suggested she could think the same of Scarlet. You'll be fine, she always said, after a skinned knee, after a broken arm, after her first youthfull heartbreak. You'll be fine, because you're strong, like me. Marissa Meyer

Do you think she is?" Her voice trembled. Her heart throbbed as she waited for him to answer. "You think they've killed her?" Every moment wrapped around Scarlet's neck, strangling her, until the only possiblbe word from Wolf's mouth had to be yes. Yes, she was dead. Yes, she was gone. They'd murdered her. These monsters had murdered her. Scarlet pressed her palms into the crate, trying to push through the plastic. "Say it."" No, " he murmured, shoulder sinking, "No, I don't think they've killed her. Not yet." Scarlet shivered with relief. She covered her face with both hands, dizzy with the hurricane of emotions. "Thank the stars, " she whispered. "Thank you. . Marissa Meyer

Just friends, she reminded herself. They were only friends, and would only be friends from here on out. It was a friendship that was to be cherished, as she cherished all the friendships she'd made aboard this ship. She wouldn't ruin it by wishing things could be more. She would be grateful for what affection she did have. Marissa Meyer

My point is that I am going to figure this out, like I always do. First, we’re going to find a way to get into Artemisia. We’re going to find Cress and rescue Cinder and Wolf. We’re going to overthrow Levana, and by the stars above, we are going to make Cinder a queen so she can pay us a lot of money from her royal coffers and we can all retire very rich and very alive, got it?" Winter started to clap. "Brilliant speech. Such gumption and bravado."" And yet strangely lacking in any sort of actual strategy, " said Scarlet."Oh, good, I'm glad you noticed that too, " said Iko. "I was worried my processor might be glitching. . Marissa Meyer

Sometime your heart is the only thing worth listening to. Marissa Meyer

Everyone is trying to impress everyone else, trying to make themselves out to be smarter or more confident than they actually are. Marissa Meyer

Everyone is trying to impress everyone else. to make themselves out to be smarter or more confident than they actually are. Marissa Meyer

I am an explorer, ' she whispered, 'setting courageously off into the wild unknown.' It was not a daydream she'd ever had before, but she felt the familiar comfort of her imagination wrapping around her. She was an archeologist, a scientist, a treasure hunter. She was a master of land and sea. 'My life is an adventure.' she said, growing confident as she opened her eyes again. 'I will not be shackled to this satellite anymore.' Thorne tilted his head to one side. He waited for three heartbeats before sliding one hand down into hers. 'I have no idea what you're talking about, ' he said. 'But we'll go with it. Marissa Meyer

She kept her head high, even as her eyes stung, even as panic filled her vision with warnings and precautions. It was not her fault he had liked her. It was not her fault she was cyborg. She would not apologize. Marissa Meyer

Patience, friend. They're coming for you. Marissa Meyer

The mobile phone acts as a cursor to connect the digital and physical. Marissa Meyer

She was tired of everyone deciding her life for her. She was ready to figure out who she really was--not what anyone else told her to be. Marissa Meyer

She was so stupid. Such a stupid, stupid girl. For ever thinking she could be admired, adored, or noticed. For every thinking she could be anything at all. Marissa Meyer

Are you here for a reason, Cheshire?Why, yes, I would enjoy a cup of tea. I take mine with lots of cream, and no tea. Thank you. Marissa Meyer

They had stood against all adversity to be together, and now they would forge their own path to love. She would be Kai’s wife. She would be the Commonwealth’s empress. And she had every intention of being blissfully happy for ever, ever after. Marissa Meyer

In preparing for this ceremony, " Kai said, setting the bouquet on the mantel behind him, "I did some research and learned that the word Alpha has held many meanings across history. Alpha can refer to the first of something, " said Kai, "or the beginning of everything. It can be attributed to a particularly powerful or charismatic person, or it can signify the dominant leader in a pack of animals, most notably, of course, wolves." His serious expression tweaked briefly into a teasing smile. "It has meanings in chemistry, physics, and even astronomy, where it describes the brightest star in a constellation. But it seems clear that Ze’ev and Scarlet have created their own definition for the word, and their relationship has given this word a new meaning for all of us. Being an Alpha means that you’ll stand against all adversity to be with your mate. It means accepting each other, both for your strengths and your flaws. It means forging your own path to happiness and to love. Marissa Meyer

I think that when every person in this room looks at Ze’ev and Scarlet, they don’t see a Lunar and an Earthen. We don’t see an agenda, or two people trying to make a statement. I think we see two people who were lucky enough to find each other in this vast universe, and they weren’t going to let any boundaries of distance or race or even physiological tampering get in the way of a happy life together. Marissa Meyer

Of course, we know that the world sees this wedding as a historical event. The first recorded marriage union between a Lunar and an Earthen since the second era. And maybe that is important. Maybe the love and compassion these two people have for each other is symbolic of hope for the future. Maybe this wedding signifies the possibility that someday our two races will not only learn to tolerate each other, but to love and appreciate each other as well. Or, maybe…” Kai’s eyes glinted. "… this relationship has absolutely nothing to do with politics, and everything to do with our shared human need to find someone who will care for us as much as we care for them. To find a partner who complements us and teaches us. Who makes us stronger. Who makes us want to be our best possible self. . Marissa Meyer

Captain?""Yeah?""Do you think it was destiny that brought us together?" He squinted and, after a thoughtful moment, shook his head. "No. I'm pretty sure it was Cinder. Marissa Meyer

The Snow White the midnight the moon tales of the mechanics Marissa Meyer

Now mine eyes see the heart that once we did search for, and I fear this heart shall be mended, nevermore. Marissa Meyer

He was surprised at how angry he sounded -no, how angry he felt. Because it was impossible. It was impossible and unfair, and he had spent too many years in the trenches of unfairness to get riled up about it now. Marissa Meyer

It is a dangerous thing to unbelieve something only because it frightens you. Marissa Meyer

Don't thank me for telling the truth when it would have been mercy to lie to you. Marissa Meyer

People seem to overlook an old man losing his mind if he occasionally made light of it. Marissa Meyer

Some say it is better to have eaten and lost than never to have eaten at all. Marissa Meyer

You’re perfect, ” he said, finishing his thought as if she hadn’t interrupted. “I don’t care if you see dead wolves and turn into a living ice sculpture when you’re having a bad day. I don’t care if I have an imprint of your teeth on my shoulder. I don’t care if you’re … fixed.” He spat the word like it tasted bad. “I want you to be safe and happy. That’s all. Marissa Meyer

I have a computer in my brain, ' she said.' So while I'm not going to tell you that I am the smartest or, by any means, the most experienced person in this room, I would suggest that no one use my youth to believe that I am ignorant.' " Cinder Marissa Meyer

From this day forward, you will be my sun at dawn and my stars at night, and I vow to love and cherish you for all our days. Marissa Meyer

I’m still thanking all the stars, one by one. Marissa Meyer

I guess it’s time.” While Cress’s thoughts continued to churn through the horrible things that could happen to her, she felt herself being suddenly spun around and dipped backward, a supportive arm scooping beneath her back. She yelped and caught herself on Thorne’s shoulder. Then he was kissing her. Marissa Meyer

She was smiling as she imagined herself as one more star in the sea of millions, and her body decided it had had enough, and she felt the exact moment when her power source gave up and the hum of electricity extinguished. But she was already vast and bright and endless. Marissa Meyer

As if the sky itself were listening, the dome overhead darkened, and three enormous screens lit up against the black backdrop." People of Luna, " said a feminine voice, "please give your full attention now to this mandatory broadcast, live from Artemisia Palace. The royal coronation ceremony is about to begin." A wicked grin pulled at Winter's lips. She stepped away from Jacin, faced the people, and raised her arms to her sides. "People of Luna, " she said, echoing the broadcast and pulling the crowd's attention away from the dome, "please give your full attention now to the true heir to the Lunar throne, Princess Selene, live from your very own sector." Her eyes flashed as she swooped and arm toward Cinder. "Our revolution is about to begin. Marissa Meyer

You are not a murderer. I find it difficult to think of that as a personality flaw. Marissa Meyer

And you are going to get her far away from here. Keep her hidden.” She planted her hands on her hips. “And here we were just keeping her holed up in a tiny little house in a completely random mining sector. Why didn’t it ever occur to us to try and keep her hidden?” Kinney’s face was unreadable for a long moment before he asked, “You understand sarcasm?” “Of course I understand sarcasm, ” she spat. “It’s not like it’s theoretical physics, is it?” The guard’s jaw worked for a moment, before he shook his head and turned away. Marissa Meyer

She could be a fire hazard. Maybe we should remove her from the ship before she spontaneously combusts. Marissa Meyer

If this is how you feel about a desert, I can't wait until you see your first real tree. Your mind will explode. Marissa Meyer

What? Really? And I thought I was just emotionally withdrawn.” She pulled her feet up, hugging her knees. “I’m also incapable going to be your next brilliant observation. Marissa Meyer

She knew it wasn't real. She knew the holograph wouldn't hurt. But she also knew that fire was dangerous, and illusions were dangerous, and being tricked into believing things that weren't real was often the most dangerous thing of all. Marissa Meyer

Yes. Right. You should probably, um..." She had no idea what he should do. Kiss her, she thought. Isn't that what people did after they survived thrilling, near-death experiences together? She was sure it wasn't an appropriate suggestion, but this close, it was all she could think about. Marissa Meyer

Mind my words, Cheshire, I will have you banished from this kingdom if you tempt me."" An empty threat from an empty girl." She rounded on him, teeth flashing. "I am not empty. I am full to the brim with murder and revenge. I am overflowing and I do not think you wish for me to overflow on to you."" There was a time" — Cheshire yawned — "when you overflowed with whimsy and icing sugar. I liked that Catherine better. Marissa Meyer

The story had already taken on a legendary air from the waitstaff's telling of it. According to the cooks, the street fighter had broken a bottle over Roland's head, knocking him unconscious and crushing a chair in the process. He would have taken out Gilles too, if Emilie hadn't calmed him down with one of her pretty smiles. Marissa Meyer

That day I swore to never manipulate anyone again. Even if I believed I was doing good--for who am I to presume what is good for others? Marissa Meyer

Her satellite made one full orbit around Planet Earth every sixteen hours. It was a prison that came with an endlessly breathtaking view– vast blue oceans and swirling clouds and sunrises that set half the world on fire. Marissa Meyer

The other girl, Iko, cupped her chin with both hands. "This is so much better than a net drama. Marissa Meyer

It was made out to be some kind of honor, giving your life for the good of humanity, but it was really just a reminder that cyborgs were not like everyone else. Marissa Meyer

But mostly I just think I'am not the best person to demonstrate all the goodness humanity has to offer. I don't want you to be too disappointed when you realize that. Marissa Meyer

Besides, if you are who you claim to be, that makes you my true queen. Therefore, you have my loyalty. Marissa Meyer

You're asking the cyborg fugitive and the wild animal to be the welcoming committee? That's adorable. Marissa Meyer

Kai neared his desk again, seeing that the fugitive's profile had been transferred to the screen. His frown deepened. Perhaps not dangerous, but young and inarguably good-looking. His prison photo showed him flippantly winking at the camera. Kai hated him immediately. Marissa Meyer

Iko held up a hand. "You need a system debug if you're suggesting that I would abandon you know. Marissa Meyer

But you are crazy.”“ I know.” She lifted a small box from the basket. “Do you know how I know?” Scarlet didn't answer.“ Because the palace walls have been bleeding for years, and no one else sees it.” She shrugged, as if this were a perfectly normal thing to say. “No one believes me, but in some corridors, the blood has gotten so thick there's nowhere safe to step. When I have to pass through those places, I leave a trail of bloody footprints for the rest of the day, and then I worry that the queen's soldiers will follow the scent and eat me up while I'm sleeping. Some nights I don't sleep very well.” Her voice dropped to a haunted whisper, her eyes taking on a brittle luminescence. “But if the blood was real, the servants would clean it up. Don't you think?. Marissa Meyer

What did you bring me today? Delusional mutterings with a side of crazy? Marissa Meyer

They're the first crew I've ever had and most of them even call me Captain. I'm going to miss them. Marissa Meyer

Tapping a finger against the flesh of her elbow, she deadpanned, “Jacin Clay, there is an assassin under my bed. Marissa Meyer

And they all lived happily to the end of their days. Marissa Meyer

You think I’m perfect?” He didn’t look away. Didn’t look bashful or even nervous. Just stared at her, like she’d asked him if Luna orbited the Earth. Then he leaned over and brushed a kiss against her forehead.“ Just sort of, ” he said. “You know. On a good day. Marissa Meyer

Emperor, right." she retacked the curtain "That's weird to say, after eighteen years of listening to celebrity gossip feeds go on and on about 'Earth's favorite prince'". She claimed one of the lumpy sofa cushions, curling her legs beneath her. "I had a picture of him taped to my wall when I was fifteen. Grand-mere cut it off a cereal box." Wolf scowled." Of course, half the girls in the world probably have had that same picture from that same cereal box." Wolf scrunched his shoulders against his neck, and Scarlet grinned, teasing. "Oh, no. You're not going to have to fight him for pack dominance now are you? Come here." She beckoned him with a wave of her hand and he was at her side in half a second, the glower softening as he pulled her against his chest. Marissa Meyer

Cinder flexed her tongue, testing it, and raised her voice." I am princess Selene."Levana leaned forward. "Your are an impostor! "" And I am ready to claim what's mine. People of Artemisia, this is your chance. Renounce Levana as your queen and swear fealty to me, or I swear that when I wear that crown, very person in this room will be punished for their betrayal. Marissa Meyer

Winter’s head snapped around, away from Scarlet. Scarlet’s pace slowed, dread pulsing through her as she, too, heard the footsteps. Pounding footsteps, like someone was running at full speed toward them. She reached for the knife Jacin had given her. A man barrelled around the corner, heading straight for the princess. Winter tensed half a second before he reached her. Grabbing Winter’s elbow, he yanked back the red hood. Scarlet gasped. Her knees weakened. The man stared at Winter with a mixture of confusion and disappointment and maybe even anger, all locked up in eyes so vividly green that Scarlet could see them glowing from here. She was the one hallucinating now. She took a stumbling, uncertain step forward. Wanting to run toward him, but terrified it was a trick. Her hand tightened around the knife handle as Wolf, ignoring how Winter was trying to pull away, grabbed her arm and smelled the filthy red sleeve of Scarlet’s hoodie, streaked with dirt and blood. He growled, ready to tear the princess apart. “Where did you get this?” So desperate, so determined, so him. The knife slipped out of Scarlet’s hand. Wolf’s attention snapped to her. “Wolf?” she whispered. His eyes brightened, wild and hopeful. Releasing Winter, he strode forward. His tumultuous eyes scooped over her. Devoured her. When he was in arm’s reach, Scarlet almost collapsed into him, but at the last moment she had the presence of mind to step back. She planted a hand on his chest. Wolf froze, hurt flickering across his face. “I’m sorry, ” said Scarlet, her voice teetering with exhaustion. “It’s just… I smell so awful, I can hardly stand to be around myself right now, so I can’t even imagine what it’s like for you with your sense of. Marissa Meyer

I'm going to make it a law that the correct way to address your sovereign is my giving a high five.' Kai's smiled brightened. 'That's genius. Me too. Marissa Meyer

I'll be safe and happy when I'm no longer afraid of my own mind. Marissa Meyer

Crazy loves company, Sir Clay. Marissa Meyer

I know that you are my guard, and you are my best friend. I know you would die for me. And I know that should that ever happen, I would die immediately after. Marissa Meyer

Do I have permission to take control of you first? Just your bodies, not your minds."" I've been waiting for you to admit you wanted my body. Marissa Meyer

He also said to tell you that Wolf misses you very much. Marissa Meyer

Thorne cleared his throat. "We need to get back to the house. We've already risked drawing enough attention, and she..." He looked at Winter. There was an edge to his expression, like he didn't trust anyone who was more attractive than he was. "...will definitely draw attention. Marissa Meyer

My stepmother is not only powerful because the people fear her, she is powerful because she can make them love her when she needs them to. We think that if we choose to do only good, then we are only good. We can make people happy. We can offer tranquility or contentment or love, and that must be good. We do not see the falsehood becoming its own brand of cruelty.” The ship trembled and their speed increased. Luna blurred beneath them.“ Once, ” Winter continued, pushing the words out of her lungs. “Once I believed with all my heart that I was doing good. But I was wrong. Marissa Meyer

But was the woman's death the tragedy, or her life? Marissa Meyer

Even if I believed I was doing good- for who I am to presume what is good for others? Marissa Meyer

I will accept this side effect. I will accept any amount of monsters my mind wants to give me, but I will not become a monster myself Marissa Meyer

Jacin’s fingers curled around his knife. It was torture. Jacin looked more afraid than when he’s stood on trial. More afraid than when his torso had been stripped raw from the lashings. This was the last time she would ever see him. This was her last moment. Her last breath. Suddenly, all of the politics and all of the games stopped mattering. Suddenly, she felt daring. “Jacin, ” she said, with a shaky smile. “You must know. I cannot remember a time when I didn’t love you. I don’t think such a time ever existed.” His eyes filled with a thousand emotions. But before he could say whatever he would say, before he could kill her, Winter grabbed the front of his shirt with both hands and kissed him. He thawed much quicker than shed expected. Almost instantly, like he’d been waiting for this moment, he grabbed her hips and pulled her against him with a possessiveness that overwhelmed her. His lips were desperate and starved as he leaned into the kiss, pressing her against the rail. She gasped, and he deepened the kiss, threading one hand into the hair at the nape of her neck. Her head swam, muddles with heat and a lifetime of desire. Jacin’s other hand abandoned her hip. She heard the ring of steel as the knife was pulled from its scabbard. Winter shuddered and kissed him harder, filling it with every fantasy she’d ever had. Jacin’s hand slipped out of her hair. His arm encircled her. He held her against him like he couldn’t get close enough. Like he meant to absorb her body into his. Releasing his shirt, Winter found his neck, his jaw. She felt the tips of his hair on her thumbs. He made a noise and she couldn’t tell if it was desire or pain or regret or a mix of everything. His arm tensed against her back. His weight shifted as he raised the knife. . Marissa Meyer

Jacin said nothing else. Neither did she. After the first ring was completed, she leaned her head against his thigh, making herself more comfortable as she picked out a sunburst orange. Overhead, Jacin sighed, and she felt the faintest brush of fingertips against her hair. A hint, a suggestion of togetherness, before he became a statue once more. Marissa Meyer