“Your Majesty—Tugging my ear. Whenever.”

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

“He reached up and tugged his ear. And I did the same.”

“if you like the lovable sound of an asthma attack in your ear every time you tell a joke.”

“Maxon, this is my gift to you. I promise I will make every effort to see these girls through your eyes. Not the eyes of a queen, or the eyes of your mother, but yours. Even if the girl you choose is of a very low caste, even if others think she has no value, I will always listen to your reasons for wanting her. And I will do my best to support your choice.”

“Break my heart for what breaks yours. Everything I am for you kingdom's cause, as I walk from nothing to eternity.”

“He stood and went to read my pin as I approached. “America, is it?” he said, a smile playing on his lips.“Yes, it is. And I know I’ve heard your name before, but could you remind me?”