I am deeply suspicious of people in general. It is my nature to expect the worst of them.

—Veronica Roth in Divergent

About Veronica Roth

Portrait of Veronica Roth

Veronica Anne Roth (born August 19, 1988) is an American novelist and short story writer, known for her bestselling Divergent trilogy which has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide.

More quotations from Veronica Roth

I wish I could say I felt guilty for what I did. I don't.

—Veronica Roth in Divergent

past feelings guilt

Sometimes I see him as just another person, and sometimes I feel the sight of him in my gut, like a deep ache.

—Veronica Roth in Divergent

love fondness aching

I have done bad things. I can’t take them back, and they are part of who I am. Most of the time, they seem like the only thing I am.

—Veronica Roth in Insurgent

action identity regret guilt

Some things are hard to let go of.

—Veronica Roth in Allegiant

letting go clinging

I keep finding myself stifled by the company of others and then crippled by loneliness when I leave them.

—Veronica Roth in Allegiant

fear others loneliness

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