Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)
But at least now they know we’re here.” She helps me to my feet. “I’d rather be despised than ignored.”
Suzanne Collins • Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)
A fragile collection of muscles and bones, a few quarts of blood, wrapped up in a paper-thin package of skin.
Suzanne Collins • Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)
the Hunger Games are a sacred ceremony of remembrance for the Dark Days. A lot of people lost their lives to guarantee peace and prosperity for our nation. And this is our chance — no, it is our duty — to honor them!”
Suzanne Collins • Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)
“All propaganda is lies, even when one is telling the truth. I don’t think this matters so long as one knows what one is doing, and why.” — George Orwell
Suzanne Collins • Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)
The law locks up the man or woman Who steals the goose from off the common. And geese will still a common lack Till they go and steal it back. Lenore
Suzanne Collins • Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)
It is therefore, on opinion only that government is founded; and this maxim extends to the most despotic and most military governments, as well as to the most free and most popular.”
Suzanne Collins • Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)
“Nothing appears more surprising to those, who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few;
Suzanne Collins • Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)
Fools and their money are soon parted, Ma would say.
Suzanne Collins • Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)
Whatever the case, the audience here in the auditorium has embraced this version, cheering and jeering on cue. Their lack of discernment transforms the recap, validating it as truth.