The Young Elites Quotes

“Be true to yourself. But that's something everyone says and no one means. No one wants you to be yourself. They want you to be the version of yourself that they like.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Everyone has darkness inside them, however hidden.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Embellish your flaws. They will turn into your assets.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Sorry, always sorry. What in the world can you buy with an apology?”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“No. I'm not broken easily. I will never break.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“I pledge myself to the Rose Society until the end of my days, to use my eyes to see all that happens, my tongue to woo others to our side, my ears to hear every secret, my hands to crush my enemies. I will do everything in my power to destroy all who stand in my way.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Don't cry. You are stronger than that.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“No one wants you to be yourself. They want you to be the version of yourself that they like.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Tomorrow, I will take on all of these things. I will be unstoppable.”
― Marie Lu , The Young Elites

“Some hate us, think us outlaws to hang at the gallows.
Some fear us, think demons to burn at the stake,
Some worship us, think us children of the gods.
But all know us.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Fear creates the strongest illusions. Everyone has darkness inside them, however hidden.”
― marie lu, The Young Elites

“I hereby pledge to serve the Dagger Society, to strike fear into the hearts of those who rule Kenettra, to take by death what belong to us, and to make the power of our Elites known to every man, woman, and child. Should I break my vow, let the dagger take from me what I took from the dagger.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“So. Tell me, little wolf. Do you want to punish those who have wronged you?”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Once upon a time, a prince fell madly in love with a demon from the Underworld. When she disappeared back into the sea, he ached so much for her that he walked into the ocean and never returned.

—Kenettran Folk Tales, various authors”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“I am Adelina Amouteru, the phantoms whispered to my father, speaking my most frightening thoughts in a chorus of voices, dripping with hatred. My hatred. I belong to no one. On this night, I swear to you that I will rise above everything you’ve ever taught me. I will become a force that this world has never known. I will come into such power that none will dare hurt me again.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Pain enhances beauty. - Adelina Amouteru”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“They think they can keep me out, but it does not matter how many locks they hang at the entrance. There is always another door.
—The Thief Who Stole the Stars, by Tristan Chirsley”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Passion is bright and warm... But passion has a dark side too. It links with fear. Our hearts fill with terror at the thought of harm coming to our loved ones, don't they?”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Trust is when we plummet into the depths of an abyss and reach out for each other’s hands.
—Amaderan Poetry, various authors”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“If you cast me out of the Dagger Society, then I will form my own. I am tired of losing. I am tired of being used, hurt and tossed aside.
It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.
My turn.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“But the surest way to slow your own progress is to rush yourself into situation you're not ready for.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“They were the best of friends as long as they did not know they were supposed to be enemies. The truth would do its damage soon enough.
- Brothers in Fire, by Jedtare”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“The king is dead. Long live the queen.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Sometimes, the only way to set things right is to do what is difficult.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Once upon a winter I met a man in the woods The man beckoned me over To see a satchel of goods He offered three wishes I asked for beauty, love, riches And he froze me in stone where I stood. —“The Greedy Ghost of Cypress Pass,” common folk song”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Everything about Enzo whispers of danger, of murder in the name of righteousness. I'm desperate to pull away. I ache for more. I tremble uncontrollably, caught in the middle.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Some of us are broken and there’s nothing you can do to fix it.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Through the whirlwind, I hear my father's harsh whisper.
I know who you really are. Who will ever want you, Adelina?
My fury heightens. Everyone. They will cower at my feet, and I will make them bleed.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites

“Enzo enters with a sweep of dark robes, bringing with him the scent of wind, night, and death.”
― Marie Lu, The Young Elites