Quotes From "Defy The Stars" By Claudia Gray

The opposite of faith isn’t doubt. The opposite of faith is certainty. Claudia Gray

We are this world. Its next generation. If you’re not trying to save us, then what exactly are you trying to save? Claudia Gray

Ester would tell her to dance faster, leap higher, to laugh out loud with all the breath in lungs. That’s what the dead would tell the living, if they could–to grab hold of joy whenever it comes. Claudia Gray

Where there’s no free will, there’s no sin. Claudia Gray

Noemy says, “I guess it’s just the idea of love I miss. And, well, it was a good kiss.” Her smile turns rueful. “At least I got some practice.” A wonderful idea occurs to Abel. “Do you need more practice?” “Huh?” “We could practice, if you wanted." He smiles as he starts to explain." Remember what I told you on Genesis? I’m programmed with a wide array of techniques for providing physical pleasure, via every activity from kissing to the more arcane positions for sexual intercourse. Although I’ve never performed any of them before, I’m confident I could do so very skillfully.” She stares at him, eyes wide. Since she is swift to voice objections if she has them, Abel takes her silence as an encouraging sign. So he sits up on the bed to explain the further compelling reasons now coming to mind. “Humans need a certain amount of physical release and comfort in order to be psychologicallly healthy. You’ve been away from your family and friends for some time, and have endured considerable trauma, suggesting you are in even greater need than usual. I have all the information and technique necessary to be an excellent partner, my body is designed to be appealing, and of course I can neither carry disease nor impregnate you. We have total privacy and many hours of spare time. Conditions for intercourse would seem to be ideal. Claudia Gray

…victory that comes from the sacrifice on an innocent isn’t a victory. It’s the end of us. Claudia Gray

Only through sacrifice can Genesis survive. Claudia Gray

…one world’s poison might be another’s salvation Claudia Gray

Silently he traces out a new constellation, one only he knows. One with Noemi at the very heart. Claudia Gray

This is the last time Abel lets the humans make the plans. Claudia Gray

Abel. I can’t let you…sell your body.”“ The transaction is closer to a rental. Claudia Gray

Please stop sniffing the robot boy, Noemi tells herself, jerking out of the trance. Claudia Gray