40 Maximum Ride Quotes

In the world of young adult fiction, few series have captured the imagination quite like James Patterson's "Maximum Ride." With its unforgettable characters, pulse-pounding action, and profound musings on life and freedom, "Maximum Ride" has left an indelible mark on its readers. Whether you’re a die-hard fan reminiscing on epic moments or a newcomer curious about this thrilling saga, these 40 memorable quotes offer a glimpse into the heart and soul of the series. Join us as we delve into the wisdom, wit, and wonder that make "Maximum Ride" a truly exceptional adventure.

1. “Max, you're the last of the hybrids who still has...a soul.' ... 'She doesn't have soul,' Gazzy scoffed. 'Have you ever seen her dance?” - James Patterson

2. “I can talk to fish!" Angel said happily, water dripping off her long, skinny body. "Ask one over for dinner," Fang said, joining us.” - James Patterson

3. “They turned to Angel. "We will call you Little One," the leader said, obviously deciding to dispense with the whole confusing name thing."Okay," said Angel agreeably. "I'll call you Guy in a White Lab Coat." He frowned."That can be his Indian name," I suggested.” - James Patterson

4. “Man, you weigh a freaking ton," he told me. "What've you been eating, rocks?" "Why, is your head missing some?" I croaked. His mouth almost quirked in a smile, and that's when I knew how upset he'd been” - James Patterson

5. “You stand out like a fart in a church.” - James Patterson

6. “Their mothers were nobodies," Marian (Max's mom) said. "Donor eggs. Lab workers, techs, anyone we found. That was the point- that we could create a superrace out of anything. Out of trash."Well, you're right there," I said. "Because we are a superrace. And I did come from trash.” - James Patterson

7. “They [Erasers] were bad fliers," Angel chimed in, "And in their minds, they weren't all kill the mutants, like they usually are. They were like, remember to flap!” - James Patterson

8. “The idea for Maximum Ride come from the earlier books of mine called When the Wind Blows and The Lake House, which also feature a character named Max who escapes from a quiet despicable school. Most of the similarities end there. Max and the other kids in Maximum Ride are not the same Max and kids featured in those two books. nor do Frannie and Kit play any part in Maximum Ride. I hope you enjoy the ride anyways. ” - James Patterson

9. “do you ever have dirty thoughts about spongebob?” - James Patterson

10. “You were designed to be very smart, Max,' she told me. 'We electrically stimulated your synaptic nerve endings while your brain was developing.' (The director)And yet I still can't program my DVD player,' I said." (Max)” - James Patterson

11. “They call me, The Sharkalator” - James Patterson

12. “Where was the catch? 'Cause I knew one was coming.” - James Patterson

13. “Ari felt like, Hellooo, I have wings! I turn into a wolf! Blending is out is out of the question!” - James Patterson

14. “I feel like I'm going to HURL. Which, even if I wanted to do, I couldn't do, because I haven't eaten. I can't even drag myself out of my room. And while I'd be able to muster the strength to roundhouse Fang until he begged for MERCY, I'de be mush around an Eraser.” - James Patterson

15. “Yeah, you're sitting in a tree because you're fine. That's easy to see. I can't believe this is Maximum Ride, destroyer of despots, warrior hottie, leader of the flock! All you need now to make yourself more pathetic is a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream!” - James Patterson

16. “Who, last time I'd checked, was still on our official archenemy list. (Yes, we have to keep a list. It's kind of sad.)” - James Patterson

17. “Gazzy: "Just Ten?"Angel: "No."Gazzy: "Five?"Angel: "No.” - James Patterson

18. “De tall, dark vun--dere's nothing special about him at all," ter Borcht said dismissively of Fang, who hadn't moved since the doctor had come in.Well, he's a snappy dresser," I offered. One side of Fang's mouth quirked.” - James Patterson

19. “I choose you," he said very softly, "Max."Then his hard, rough hand tenderly cuppoed my chin, and suddenly his mouth was on mine, and every synapse in my brain shorted out.We had kissed a couple of times before, but this was different. This time, I squelched my immediate, overwhelming desire to run away screaming. I closed my eyes and put my arms around him despite my fear. Then somehow we slid sideways so we were lying in the cool sand. I was holding him fiercely, and he was kissing me fiercely, and it was...just so, so intensely good. Once I got past my usual, gut-wrenching terror, there was a long, sweet slide into mindlessness, when all I felt was Fang, and all I heard was his breathing, and all I could think was "Oh, God, I want to do this all the time.” - James Patterson

20. “I had to give him props, but how annoying of him to be a hero when I was trying so hard to dislike him. It was downright selfish.” - James Patterson

21. “Max-I'm not going to die today.” - James Patterson

22. “They aren't the brightest crayons in the box-Max(saving the world and other extreme sports)” - James Patterson

23. “Im a girl who has been tamping down her emotions and keeping them tightly guarded her whole life. And that works really well for me... And now I felt like my shell had a dangerous crack in it. Without much more effort on his part, it would split wide open and my enormous river of emotions would gush out - the bad and the good. It was pretty much the scariest thing I'd ever thought of." - Maximum Ride.” - James Patterson

24. “There is one bright side to this," said Fang.Yeah? What's that?" The new and improved Erasers would mutilate us before they killed us?He grinned at me so unexpectedly I forgot to flap for a second and dropped several feet. "You looove me," he crooned smugly. Holding his arms out wide he added, "You love me this much."My shriek of appalled rage could probably be heard in California, or maybe Hawaii.” - James Patterson

25. “So there you have it, the extent of my charms: brown hair and eyes like unbarfed chocolate. I'm a lucky girl." -Max” - James Patterson

26. “Max:"So the first thing we're going to do," I told him, "is push you off the roof.” - James Patterson

27. “I want to be able to see stuff," Iggy said. "Like I used to, when I was little. And I want to be able to totally kick Jeb's butt.” - James Patterson

28. “I offered to pee on him, but they said no” - James Patterson

29. “Oh great. Yoda captured us.” - James Patterson

30. “What's so funny 'bout peace, love, and world destruction?” - James Patterson

31. “Then, Holden, the little Fang gang kid, came out of nowhere with an apparent death wish. He raced directly toward the maniac with the gun shrieking something that sounded like " I am Starfishhh!” - James Patterson

32. “I fell into a deep sleep tucked in that little cocoon, a deeper sleep than I might of had in years.Right up until someone kicked me and said "Gotcha!” - James Patterson

33. “I don't care if we have our house, or a cliff ledge, or a cardboard box. Home is wherever we all are, together,” - James Patterson

34. “It never works out! *kicks rock, it hits a window, sirens go off*(iggy) Uh oh.(max) Up and away guys! Come on iggy, we gotta go.(iggy) No. *sits down*(max) Iggy, come on!(iggy) No! It's different for you, you don't know what it's like, Yeah I make jokes- I'm the blind kid, but don't you see? Every time we move I'm lost all over again, you guys- It's much easier for you. Even your lost isn't as bad as my lost. You know*sirens coming closer*(max) Ig, i know it's hard, but if you think I'm going to let you give up on us now, you've got another think coming. Yes, you're a blind mutant freak, but you're my blind mutant freak, and you're coming with me, now, you're coming with us right now, or I swear I will kick your skinny white ass from here to the middle of next week. *Iggy raises his head lights flashing telling max that he cops were almost on top of them* (max) Iggy, I need you, I love you. I need all of you, all five of you, to fell whole myself. Now get up, before I kill you." *Iggy stands* "Well, when you put it that way..." *max smiles* come on ig*they fly off*” - James Patterson

35. “Angel screeched with fury and despair to the empty walls around her. "I'm human, do you hear me? It hurts!” - James Patterson

36. “Harden your heart.” - James Patterson

37. “I love you Max,"Fang said..."God, Max I love you so much."I know. I thought. I've always known” - James Patterson

38. “Save your world. Love it. Protect it, and respect it and don't let haters represent it. Don't leave the saving to anyone else, ever, because, exhibit A - why, hello there - it's way too much for one person. And if you want to skip out on the responsibility train, my whole life - and death - will have been in vain.It's yours. It's all yours for taking!You're not going to waste it now, are you?” - James Patterson

39. “He gives my hand a tight squeeze, but that desperation, that urgency between us is gone. No insecurities. Max and Fang. Fang and Max. No longer a question. We just are.” - James Patterson

40. “What?" I said, suspicion starting to rise in me. "When did they start coming after you?""Was it— was it after the oil-slick Hummer crash?" the Gasman asked Iggy tentatively. My eyes widened. Oil-slick Hummer crash?Iggy rubbed his chin, thinking. "Or maybe it was more— after the bomb," the Gasman said in a low voice, looking down. "I think it was the bomb," Iggy agreed. "That definitely seemed to tick them off.” - James Patterson