The Giver Quotes
American novels, Science fiction books, Dystopian novels, Young adult fiction
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“Do you love me?”
“Jonas felt a ripping sensation inside.”
“It's the choosing that's important, isn't it?”
“The Old were always given the highest respect.”
“There are so many good memories, The Giver reminded Jonas.”
“It was not safe to spend time looking back.”
“But today we honor your differences.They have determined your future.”
“What do you mean? Jonas asked. Amusement was not at all what he had anticipated.”
“Jonas tried to be brave. He remembered that the Chief Elder had said he was brave.”
“We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of others.”
“Better to steer clear of an occasion governed by a rule which would be so easy to break.”
“Wikipedia: The Giver”
“..."Still," he said slowly, almost to himself, "I did like the light they made. And the warmth."”
“They have never known pain, he thought. The realization made him feel desperately lonely.”
“Jonas stared at them. Meaningless? He had never before felt anything as meaningful as the memory.'''”
“"Honor," he said firmly. "I have great honor. So will you. But you will find that is not the same as power."”
“If everything's the same, then there aren't any choices! I want to wake up in the morning and decide things!”
“It didn't worry him. How could someone not fit in? The community was so meticulously ordered, the choices so carefully made.”
“The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.”
“But now Jonas had experienced real sadness. He had felt grief. He knew that there was no quick comfort for emotions like those.”