The Gift Quotes
"Trust me when I tell you that these are the worst of times and that the best of times are little more than a distant memory."
"Imagine that all the things you love most in the world—and probably take for granted—are now banned."
"But, the thing is, it turns out the N.O. was actually right about that: we didn’t know it at the time, but Wisty and I do have powers. Magic powers."
"I do remember that I couldn’t have been more lost and alone as I wandered the streets of this gray, crowded, and forsaken city."
"We have to keep moving; we have to stay ready. The New Order is just getting stronger."
"The One Who Is The One wants to crush our spirit! Would Margo have let her spirit be crushed?"
"They're afraid of us. That's why they're hunting us. That's why they bomb the world like there's no tomorrow. It’s because, for them, there is no tomorrow."
"We're not going to give it to them either! Not now, not ever!"
"We’ve got the numbers, and they’ve got the guns. But what they don’t have is our spirit. That… they cannot have!"
"I can’t help it—I grab him by the neck. I’ve had just about enough of our so-called leader of the week."
"You and Whit and Byron made the underground newswire."
"He’s talking to me. The Bionics drummer is talking to me."
"I mean, it was jerky of Eric to take my stick. But he’s a rock drummer and he admired it."
"How is it that I mess up with just about the hottest guy I’ve ever seen—and then find myself holding hands with Byron?"
"Music, my dear, is a more potent force for change than you may think."
"She was," I lie. Ouch. Mom wouldn’t like the past tense. "I mean, is." That feels even worse. "I mean, was." My face goes from pale pink to fuchsia in about three seconds.
"You’ve been so brave—both of you. We’re very proud of your strength and spirit."
"Doing important things isn’t always safe, sweetie."
"You’ve found your Gifts. Now give them away."
"We only have a short time together. Let’s not waste it."
"Your magic has consumed every calorie from that bacon-and-waffle breakfast."
"You may have to do some things that don’t feel… right to you."
"I, Wisteria Rose Allgood, hereby declare my Last Will and Testament."
"I’m getting hotter and hotter. I’m a firebrand."
"I CAN'T EVEN BEGIN to understand what Byron Swain just told me. It has to be lies."
"Wisty!" he shouts in between ducks. "Please come with me! This is your last chance to accept my offer. Do what your parents have been preparing you for your whole life!"
"Mom and Dad did say… that sometimes we needed to do things that won’t feel natural."
"Yes, sir. That’s going to be one majorly popular execution-palooza."
"I control the cities and the streets. True or false? I’ll give you a hint—that statement is true."
"Of those who receive Gifts, much is expected."
"I’ll give you what you want! I’ll give you my Gift! Just stop this insanity before the wave hits shore!"
"Take them away! I have no further use for this witch and wizard."
"No matter what crap The One shovels upon us, I swear I’ll find that single bright spot in the bitterly dark landscape and cling to it for dear life."
"Run, Wisteria. Run like there’s no tomorrow… because if you don’t, maybe there won’t be."
"Of bad, scary witches who are given Great Gifts, Much Is Expected."