Top 500 Nora Sakavic Quotes (2026 Update)
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401. “It was Rhemann’s voice in his head, Rhemann’s and his friends’ and Neil’s, drowning out his miserable thoughts and excuses with unrelenting force. Jean squeezed his hands until his fingers went numb and willed himself to believe the words as he slowly spoke them into existence: “I deserve to get better.”

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402. “Doesn’t matter,” Jeremy said with a theatrical sigh. “Like you said, he’s a bit off. It’s not fair to either of us if I look.” Cat gave a knowing nod. “Make sure all the screws are tightened before getting on the ride, right? Safety first.”

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403. “Jean had learned years ago that he had nothing of value to say.”

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404. “Give your back to me.”

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405. “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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406. “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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407. “Andrew’s grin was wide and savage as he mocked his own pain.”

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

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

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410. “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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411. “What you hold onto is less important than the act of holding on itself. It’s so easy to get lost in ourselves and this world. Sometimes you need to find your way back one tiny miracle at a time.”

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412. “The smile that curved Nathaniel’s mouth was slow and hungry and hateful. It twitched a bit as Nathaniel tried to force it away, but he finally had to use the side of his hand to smooth it off his face. The look he turned on Jean was almost serene, but Jean still saw the madness in his eyes.”

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413. “He could finally reach the stadium door unimpeded, but no one had given him the code for this keypad. Unsteady fingers put in the Raven digits over and over and over. He knew it was wrong. He didn’t know why it wouldn’t work. He couldn’t stop trying.”

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414. “They looked ridiculous and mismatched. They looked bright and alive and carefree, like they’d somehow forgotten everything that made them qualify for the Fox lineup.”

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415. “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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416. “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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417. “Giving up on Neil now goes against everything we are,” Wymack said.”

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

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

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

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

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423. “I’m glad you’re alive,” she said. “I’m so happy you’re here with us, and I hope you’re happy, too. I hope you tell us when you’re not so we can help you. You’re our friend, and we love you.”

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424. “Everything that happened to me happened for a reason,’ Jean said. I am Jean Moreau. I am perfect court. ‘I have no reason to be angry about what made me into this.’ ‘If you say you deserved it, I’ll trip you,’ Jeremy warned him. ‘You wouldn’t,’ Jean returned. ‘Maybe not,’ Jeremy allowed. ‘But I’ll think about it really hard.”

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425. “Last I checked Andrew didn’t like you,” Wymack said. “He still doesn’t,” Neil said, but he didn’t bother to explain.”

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426. “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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427. “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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428. “You stay. The rest go.”

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

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430. “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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431. “I just didn’t think they were fashion lenses until Andrew said so. And seriously? Brown? How boring can you be?” “I like brown.” “Andrew doesn’t,” Nicky said. “Take them out.” “No.”

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432. “Focus on what’s important.” “I am,” Jeremy said.”

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433. “Neil had noticed, but he hadn’t thought his teammates would. That they had, and that they were doing something about it, knocked the wind out of him. He tried to answer, but he didn’t know what to say. The best he managed was, “Is that really okay?” “Kid, you’re killing me,” Nicky said. “Why do you always get that deer-in-headlights look when someone does something nice for you?”

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434. “That’s a first,” Neil said. “Do I get a prize for shutting you up?”

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435. “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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436. “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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437. “Butcher,” a quiet voice called in French.”

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438. “I don’t believe in miracles,” Jean said. “I have enough faith for us both,” Renee promised.”

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439. “Your close calls are getting old,” Andrew said. “I thought you knew how to run.” Neil affected confusion. “I thought you told me to stop running.” “Survival tip: no one likes a smart mouth.” “Except you,” Neil reminded him.”

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

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

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443. “You never should have brought me here. You never should have interfered. You should have just-’ ‘Let them kill you?’ Abby asked. ‘No.’ ‘They never touched me.’ ‘Stop lying to me.’ Jean pulled against her grip. ‘A Fox wouldn’t understand.’ ‘Probably not,’ Abby said. ‘My Foxes chose to fight back.”

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444. “I won’t be like them. I won’t let you let me be.”

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445. “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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446. “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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447. “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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448. “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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449. “Aaron’s face was white with fear and horror. “This has happened before.”

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450. “Once upon a time he would have done anything for this stupid man and Kevin knew it.”

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