Top 400 James Dashner Quotes (2026 Update)
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201. “Panic swelled inside him once again, almost too much to bear. But he took a deep breath and forced himself to try to accept the situation. Just go with it, he thought. You won’t figure out anything if you give in to fear.”

— James Dashner

202. “He flat out needed Chuck, like a kid with a security blanket.”

— James Dashner

203. “Thomas put an elbow and forearm on the chest of the Glader for leverage, then reached out to grab his hair or his face. But when his hands slid over what was there, confusion consumed him. There was no head. No hair or face. Not even a neck. None of those things that should’ve been there. Instead, Thomas felt a large and perfectly smooth ball of cold metal.”

— James Dashner

204. “A roar cut through the melee: a booming growl, a noise that might come out of a she-bear protecting a cub. It was Alec- and suddenly bodies were flying everywhere.”

— James Dashner

205. “He looked down, saw that his hands and legs were shaking, and he suddenly felt freezing cold. “What have I done?” he mumbled, but the others didn’t say a word.”

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206. “She squeezed his in response. “There are over two hundred of us and we’re all immune. It’ll be a good start.” Thomas looked over at her, suspicious at how sure she sounded – like she knew something he didn’t. “What’s that supposed to mean?” She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek, then the lips. “Nothing. Nothing at all.” Thomas put it all out of his mind and pulled her closer as the last wink of the sun’s light vanished below the horizon.”

— James Dashner

207. “Like I said, they wanted to test us, see how we’d react to what they call the Variables, and to a problem that has no solution.”

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208. “I don’t know how history will judge the actions of WICKED, but I state here for the record that the organization only ever had one goal, and that was to preserve the human race. And in this last act, we have done just that. As we tried to instill in each of our subjects over and over, WICKED is good.”

— James Dashner

209. “Calm down, boy. We’ve been in a lot tougher situations than this,” Alec answered. “Just find something – anything – you can get your hands on and bang away at somebody’s head if they come charging.”

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210. “Maybe when their minds go, they’re not themselves anymore. Maybe the Newt we know is gone and he’s not aware of what’s happening to him. So really, he’s not suffering.” Minho almost looked offended by the notion. “Nice try, slinthead, but I don’t believe it. I think he’ll always be there just enough to be screaming on the inside, deranged and suffering every shuck second of it. Tormented like a dude buried alive.”

— James Dashner

211. “We will find the cure, ma’am. I give you my word.”

— James Dashner

212. “She was thin, but not too small. Maybe five and a half feet tall, from what he could tell. She looked like she could be fifteen or sixteen years old, and her hair was tar black. But the thing that had really stood out to him was her skin: pale, white as pearls.”

— James Dashner

213. “Shank’s got more guts than I’ve fried up from every pig and cow in the last year.” He paused, as if expecting a laugh, but none came. “How stupid is this – he saves Alby’s life, kills a couple of Grievers, and we’re sitting here yappin’ about what to do with him. As Chuck would say, this is a pile of klunk.”

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214. “She spoke to him before the world fell apart”.”

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215. “Hey, back to me, guys. I’m supposed to be traumatized, and you’re supposed to be making me feel better. So far, you suck at it.”

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216. “Look, man, I don’t know what you’re talking about. They put me in here last night, I slept in that bed” – he pointed to the one with the rumpled sheet and blanket – “and I woke up about five minutes ago and took a pee.”

— James Dashner

217. “You have a gift for making a compliment sound like an insult.”

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218. “She’s the last one. Ever.”

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219. “All he saw was madness and bloodlust and jealousy carved onto countless bleeding and mangled faces.”

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220. “See ya tomorrow,” he says. Which is true, and it hurts.”

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221. “Thoughts of the girl crashed around his mind, made him remember the connection he felt. A sadness washed over him, as if he missed her, wanted to see her. That doesn’t make sense, he thought. I don’t even know her name.”

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222. “No. Just thinking about how much my life sucks.” “Mine does, too. Sucks big-time. But I’m glad I’m with you.”

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223. “If she tried to speak, it would all come out: Her pain, her fear. Her anger. Her tears. And then her efforts to be strong for the boy would have been for naught. So she kept it in, a dam against a raging river.”

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224. “Look at the Greenbean,” a scratchy voice said; Thomas couldn’t see who it came from. “Gonna break his shuck neck checkin’ out the new digs.” Several boys laughed. “Shut your hole, Gally,” a deeper voice responded.”

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225. “Teresa didn’t stop. “Keep talking like that and you’ll be next.” Newt turned back to face them, but his face showed anything but fear.”

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226. “You’ll work hard to create characters that are compelling and unforgettable. But in the end, it’s the story that matters.”

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227. “He shouted her name again, and in his mind he saw Chuck, falling to the ground, covered in blood, and Newt’s bulging eyes. Three of the closest friends he’d ever had. And WICKED had taken them all away from him.”

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228. “The Keeper spotted them and approached at a limping run. Thomas noticed he’d let go of Teresa’s hand without thinking about it.”

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229. “Where am I?” Thomas asked, surprised.”

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230. “Thomas had closed his eyes when he did it. He heard the impact of bullet on flesh and bone, felt Newt’s body jerk, then fall onto the street. Thomas twisted onto his stomach, then pushed himself to his feet, and he didn’t open his eyes until he started running. He couldn’t allow himself to see what he’d done to his friend. The horror of it, the sorrow and guilt and sickness of it all, threatened to consume him, filled his eyes with tears as he ran toward the white van.”

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231. “Brenda found his hand, squeezed it. Once again, Thomas felt a ridiculous surge of guilt, like he was cheating on Teresa. He couldn’t help that this girl was so touchy-feely.”

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232. “Thomas kept his focus on Gally. He saw a sadness in the boy’s eyes that made his heart break. And he also saw something he’d never seen there before: trust. Genuine trust.”

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233. “I’ve always been fascinated by quantum physics and the possibility of alternate realities.”

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234. “He’d been at the Glade for roughly twenty-four hours. One full day. And look at all the things that had happened. All the terrible things. Surely it could only get better.”

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235. “It was her. It was Teresa.”

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236. “You wanna cry all day about what’s happened, fine. But that’s not what a leader does. A leader figures out where to go and what to do after that’s done.”

— James Dashner

237. “In other words, a considerable portion of your extraordinary gift comes from the simple fact that you very much want to do good.” -Master George.”

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238. “Zart the Fart, you start.” There.”

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239. “You met or new friend?” Minho responded, a smirk flashing across his face. “Real piece of work, this guy. I’ve gotta get one of those shuck suits. Fancy stuff.”

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240. “Mark nodded even though she couldn’t see. He’d suddenly lost any desire to talk, and his plans for a perfect day washed away with the stream. The memories. They never let him go, not even for a half hour. They always had to rush back in, bringing all the horror.”

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241. “You will and should do everything in your power to improve your actual writing skills. You’ll work hard to create characters that are compelling and unforgettable. But in the end, it’s the story that matters. Don’t ever let the other stuff get in the way of your inherent skills as a kick-butt storyteller. Move the reader, make them happy and sad and excited and scared. Make them stare into space after they’ve put the book down, thinking about the tale that’s become a part of them. Be unpredictable, be real, be interesting. Tell a good story.”

— James Dashner

242. “There’s more of them up there!” Thomas screamed in his ear from behind. “You have to stop! They’ll kill you! They’ll kill all of us!”

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243. “I’m sorry, Tom, she answered back, in his mind once again. But thanks for being our sacrifice.”

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244. “Well, keep lookin’ for it. Strain your mind, spend your free time wanderin’ your thoughts, and think about this place. Delve inside that brain of yours, and seek it out. Try, for all our sakes.” “I will.” Thomas closed his eyes, started searching the darkness of his mind. “Not now, you dumb shuck.” Newt laughed. “I just meant do it from now on.”

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245. “Shut up! Do you think we’re morons?” Michael kept his expression blank. Oh how badly he wanted to say “Yup.”

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246. “What do you mean exactly? Sounds like you figured something out.”

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247. “He knew he had a lot to learn – that was why he was asking questions.”

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248. “Thomas had to trust Newt.”

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249. “Good that.”

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250. “Darkness pressed in, sucking light and life right out of him.”

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