Haymitch Abernathy

477 quotes

"I've been drunk for so long that I can barely remember anything."
Time
"You have to make a choice. Are you a mockingjay or are you not?"
Courage
"There are much worse games to play."
Philosophy
"Do you know how many tributes have come through here thinking they were special?"
"You're not gonna die. I can't guarantee it, but you probably won't."
Hope
"The main thing is to live long enough to collect your wages."
Money
"We're going to try and show them a few tricks they won't expect."
"The key to winning is looking like you're playing the game while secretly working to your advantage."
Wisdom
"I've forgotten more about the Games than you'll ever know."
Knowledge
"Your only hope is to make them care about you."
Relationships
"People aren't always who you think they are."
Truth
"You need to embrace the whole lovable person thing."
Inspiration
"Get some sleep. You need to be sharp tomorrow."
Health
"The tributes are being a bunch of cowards, actually."
Courage
"Giving up is not an option if you want to live."
Perseverance
"Everyone wants to think there's more than one way out of here."
Hope
"I was hoping for a little more time with you."
Relationships
"The world hasn't been kind to either of us."
Life
"You're a hard woman to coach."
Patience
"Sometimes I wonder if they even realize what they're watching."
Politics
"The odds are never in anyone's favor, kid."
"You're trying to be brave, but you're just being stubborn."
Strength
"Survival is just the beginning."
Adventure
"I made some mistakes. But I'm still here."
Perseverance
"There's a war coming, and you're going to be at the center of it."
War
"Do you understand what you mean to people?"
Power
"You can't trust anyone in this world."
Wisdom
"The Games are a punishment and a warning."
Justice
"I've trained two victors. You won't be the first to die."
Leadership
"You need to stop thinking like a victim and start thinking like a victor."