President Snow

"I have always preferred to lead rather than follow."

"Peace comes through strength, not weakness."

"Every citizen serves the state, or the state will remind them why they should."

"Success requires sacrifice. Others' sacrifice, preferably."

"The illusion of freedom is often more powerful than freedom itself."

"Patience is not a virtue for those seeking power."

"A well-placed smile can accomplish what threats cannot."

"History is written by the victor, not the vanquished."

"Your strength is your will to survive at any cost."

"Money is merely paper. Power is what truly matters."

"The mind is the most dangerous weapon ever created."

"To rule effectively, one must never show emotion."

"Creativity is permitted only when it serves the state."

"A leader who cannot inspire fear cannot truly lead."

"The games teach them early what it means to survive."

"Dreams are dangerous when they challenge the natural order."

"Laughter is a form of rebellion if not carefully controlled."

"Life is a series of choices. Choose poorly, and you suffer."

"The heart of power lies in the hearts of the people."

"Gratitude is a weakness pretending to be a virtue."

"Death is simply the ultimate consequence."

"Faith in anything but the state is a dangerous luxury."

"Perseverance without purpose is merely stubbornness."

"The greatest victories are won in the minds of the people."

"Adventure is what we offer those who bore us with their questions."

"Imagination must be cultivated, then controlled."

"Technology is a tool for those wise enough to wield it."

"Philosophy is for those with the luxury of choice."

"Literature should inspire reverence for the state."

"Motivation comes from understanding the consequences of failure."