“If this were a simpler matter, I'd have eliminated everyone else by now.”

“If this were a simple matter, I'd have eliminated everyone else by now. I know how I feel about you. Maybe it's impulsive of me to think I could be so sure, but I'm certain I would be happy with you. -Prince Maxon, The Selection”

“America, there’s no question that you’ve had my heart from the beginning. By now you have to know that”

“You’re an idiot, Maxon Schreave. Your parents have completely sabotaged you. You could have a thousand girls set before you, and it wouldn’t matter. You’re too stupid to see love when it stands right in front of you.”

“Great. Now the queen thought I was a misfit, too.”

“I know, I know. It's hard to explain. All I can say is that I've been given a second chance. Maxon matters to me, and I'm going to fight for him.”

“Need someone to talk to? I could tug my ear right now.”