The Hunger Games

"I sleep well at night because I accept what must be done."

"Fear is the foundation upon which civilizations are built."

"A strong man admits nothing and shows weakness to no one."

"Kindness is the luxury of those without responsibility."

"Patience rewards those with the strength to wait."

"Beauty without purpose is wasted potential."

"The pursuit of knowledge without direction leads to chaos."

"Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it. Those who control history control the future."

"Change terrifies me because I understand its power."

"Courage without purpose is merely stupidity."

"Hope is the most dangerous weapon in the hands of the oppressed."

"Love makes people reckless. A leader cannot afford recklessness."

"A nation divided against itself is weak. Unity through fear is strength."

"Success is measured by how thoroughly you control your domain."

"The world functions because people accept their cages."

"I am not cruel. I am necessary."

"Life is a game played by those with the intelligence to win."

"The nature of power is that it must always be asserted."

"Humor disarms the masses. Use it as a weapon."

"Dreams are where hope germinates. We must control them."

"Work keeps people occupied. Idle hands breed discontent."

"Literature shapes minds. We must shape literature."

"Philosophy is dangerous when it questions authority."

"Music can inspire rebellion or devotion. Choose carefully."

"Science progresses when unconstrained by morality."

"Justice is what I declare it to be."

"Creativity must be channeled, never unleashed."

"Gratitude is owed to those who maintain order."

"Perseverance is admirable, but only in service to the state."

"I do not hate the Districts. I merely recognize necessity."