Top 450 Nora Sakavic Quotes (2026 Update)
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351. “Neil Abram Josten,” Neil murmured, and it felt like waking up from a bad dream.”

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352. “Neil obediently looked inside. The locker was packed with Raven gear. It wasn’t until Jean shoved the jersey at him that Neil understood, because the name emblazoned on the back was JOSTEN. “I’m only here for two weeks,” Neil said. “Why did he have those printed?” “Do not play stupid,” Jean said. “Kevin would have told you by now that you are transferring this summer.”

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353. “He was less ready to see the “4” tattooed on his left cheekbone.”

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354. “Riko’s family did.”

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355. “Then Neil thought of his racquet in the kitchen and Luther’s expensive car in the driveway.”

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356. “Neil looked back at Kevin’s pale face.”

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357. “Give your back to me.”

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358. “They were different kinds of heartless and Neil, for all his problems connecting with other people, didn’t want to be a monster.”

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359. “How are you doing?” Neil drained both cups before answering. “I’m fine.” Nicky fist-pumped in triumph. “Thank you for being so predictable, Neil. You just scored me ten bucks with two words.”

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360. “His life was out of his control now; he was giving it to Andrew and hoping Andrew would keep it safe.”

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361. “Andrew’s grin was wide and savage as he mocked his own pain.”

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362. “They’d never be perfect, but they were going to be all right.”

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363. “Wymack smacked Neil’s shoulder. “Move it.”

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364. “Neil blinked and saw that zero on his eyelids. He was out of time. For a moment Neil felt the weight of Andrew’s mouth against his. He dug his fingers into his lower lip and tried to breathe around them.”

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365. “They were exhausted, sore, and more than a little disappointed by their loss, but the Foxes left the stadium feeling like champions.”

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366. “Neil didn’t care how many hearts they broke that night. They’d beaten USC. When the Trojans lost to the Ravens next week they’d be eliminated from championships. The Foxes were going to finals, and that was the only thing that mattered. -.”

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367. “Giving up on Neil now goes against everything we are,” Wymack said.”

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368. “Kevin was raised at Evermore, surrounded by the best and practically born with a racquet in his hand, whereas Andrew learned Exy while he was locked up in juvie. Neil had a page-long article about it in his notebook. It was crassly titled “The Prince and the Pauper”, and its focus was on how doomed their friendship was.”

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369. “But you know what?” Neil said before the reporters could respond. “That’s petty.”

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370. “Nicky was still looking at Neil like he was the world’s biggest mystery.”

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371. “Did you know I’ve bought one of the doctors at Easthaven, too?”

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372. “Tetsuji didn’t stop beating him until he finally passed out.”

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373. “Neil looked down at the key in his hand. “Home,” he whispered, needing to hear it aloud. It was a foreign concept to him, an impossible dream. It was frightening and wonderful all at once, and it set his heart racing so fast he thought it’d drum out of his chest. “Welcome home, Neil.”

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374. “Rude,” Nicky said, sitting up and looking between them. “What did you just say? I can’t understand you. That’s not fair.” “Think about that the next time you use German at my practices,” Wymack said. “That’s different,” Nicky complained. “I only see that look on Neil’s face when someone tries to do something nice for him, but we all know Kevin’s as bratty as they come. What did you say, Kevin, and do I need to defend Neil’s honor or what?”

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375. “You stay. The rest go.”

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376. “If you want to get anywhere, you need our help.”

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377. “Neil was much better at instigating fights than winning them.”

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378. “It wasn’t that he didn’t have a place to live. It was more that his living situation wasn’t legal.”

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379. “The buzzer went off again, and Neil’s heart stopped. The ringing in his ears wasn’t all him. His teammates were screaming, wordless war cries of disbelief and victory.”

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380. “At the Foxhole Court “family” was a fantasy invented to make books and Hollywood movies more interesting.”

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381. “Better than that bright future was what he already had: a court that would always be home, a family who’d never give up on him, and Andrew, who for once hadn’t wasted their time denying that this thing between them might actually mean something to both of them. Neil hadn’t even noticed the silence at first, too distracted by his dizzying thoughts. Now he couldn’t help but smile and pull Andrew in. This was everything he wanted, everything he needed, and Neil was never letting go.”

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382. “You’ll meet Kevin’s girlfriend later this year, I’m sure.” “You’re lying.” Neil stared at her. “Kevin doesn’t have a girlfriend. He’s under too much scrutiny from the press and his fans to hide that kind of thing.”

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383. “Riko still believes he can win his father’s attention with his fame. If the lord does not recover, Riko will take his anger and grief out on everyone around him.” Neil considered that, then said, “Good thing you’re not there anymore.” “Jean still is,” Kevin answered, and Neil knew better than to comment.”

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384. “Butcher,” a quiet voice called in French.”

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385. “We’re Foxes. Something is always going wrong.”

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386. “He’s interested in her,” Neil said, not quite a question.”

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387. “In fact, I think it’s promising he has been gone this long. He’ll come back when he’s finished speaking with Drake.”

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388. “Wymack stalked toward Neil with a snarled, “You idiot.”

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389. “Neil.” There was a world of regret in that name, but it was a promise, too. Neil pulled himself back together piece by broken piece and followed Kevin off the Foxhole Court.”

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390. “Four of Dan’s sisters had made it. They wore white sundresses they’d altered so three spelled out FOX. The fourth sported a fox paw that was already starting to lose a toe pad. They practically crushed Dan, smothering her with a group hug before fawning over her.”

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391. “Laila was a nightmare in goal, but Kevin and Neil had an advantage few teams who faced the Trojans had: they had a nightmare in their own goal who they had to practice against daily. They’d spent all year trying to outsmart the best goalkeeper in the south. They didn’t have that much time to figure Laila out, but they didn’t need it.”

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392. “He gave me a contract but I wouldn’t sign it. He couldn’t make me. This doesn’t mean anything. I’m still a Fox.” “Of course you are,” Wymack said.”

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393. “Whose place am I taking?” Neil asked, because both sides of the room were already decorated. Jean stopped by one of the nightstands and gestured for Neil to come closer. “Look and see.”

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394. “Aaron’s face was white with fear and horror. “This has happened before.”

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395. “I could burn you down.”

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396. “There’s a way to let girls down gently, you know.” “Why?” Neil asked, but Nicky only heaved a pitying sigh. Neil shoved his hands deeper in his pockets and looked at Dan. “Do girls need kid-glove treatment? I thought they were tougher than that.” Dan’s grin was approving. “Most of us are. Some of us are like boys, though, and have delicate egos.”

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397. “You let the world happen to you and don’t bother to fight back.”

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398. “I have a backliner for you.”

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399. “A couple bodyguards were checking the crowd for potential threats, but they moved back out of the way when their charges were comfortable. Neil’s world slowed to a crawl at the sight of black tattoos and dark hair.”

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400. “Neil looked over his shoulder at Andrew. “If you trip over your own feet I won’t pick you up,” Kevin said. Neil faced forward and decided not to ask.”

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