110+ James Dashner Quotes On Education, Religion And Freedom

James Dashner is an American author of young adult fiction. He is best known for his Maze Runner series, which consists of The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, and The Kill Order. Dashner has also written several other books, including The Eye of Minds and The Rule of Thoughts. Following is our collection on famous quotes by James Dashner on life, education, religion.

Top 10 James Dashner Quotes

1. Be unpredictable, be real, be interesting. Tell a good story.
2. I've always been fascinated by quantum physics and the possibility of alternate realities.
3. I just...feel like I need to save everyone. To redeem myself.
4. I've been shucked and gone to heaven.
5. Just follow me and run like your life depends on it. Because it does.
6. You are the shuckiest shuck faced shuck in the world!
7. ...You'd think the little part about them supposedly killing us would be the attention getter.
8. i felt her absence. it was like waking up one day with no teeth in your mouth. you wouldn't need to run to the mirror to know they were gone
9. Such a display of death - how could it be considered a victory?
10. You'll work hard to create characters that are compelling and unforgettable. But in the end, it's the story that matters.

James Dashner Short Quotes

• You get lazy, you get sad. Start givin' up. Plain and simple.
• Ah, my Knight in Shining Armor. What, you don't think I can fend for myself?
• Anybody else wanna pee their pants and cry for mommy?
• It's kind of hard to ask a dead guy what he did wrong.
• If you ain’t scared… you ain’t human.
• What would I do without you? I'd die of stress and depression before nature killed me.
• Quit voting me down before you even think about what I'm saying.
• It was you and me, Tom. We did this to them. To us.
• Hunger. It's like an animal trapped inside you, Thomas thought.
• Next time I'll pat you on the freaking back for stating the obvious.

James Dashner Quotes About Life

Your demons are always with you, Skale answered. His voice seemed even raspier than the day before. Don't you understand that by now? Always with you, impossible to escape. But you never can guess how they might manifest themselves. — James Dashner

Thomas hated the people who'd taken this poor, innocent kid form his family. He hated them with a passion he didn't know a human could feel. He wanted them dead, tortured, even. He wanted Chuck to be happy. But happiness had been ripped form their lives. Love had been ripped from their lives. — James Dashner

I'm inspired by almost everything I come across in life, and one way or another they find themselves sneaking into my stories. — James Dashner

James Dashner Quotes About Love

I don't think anything's more rewarding than hearing that you've helped someone gain a love of reading. — James Dashner

I do love ponies. Wish I could eat one right now. — James Dashner

I really love middle-grade. Middle-grade books have a little more of a magical, light-hearted feel. You can be a little bit more quirky, you can have a little more humor. It doesn't get so dark and deep. — James Dashner

I'd love to see that rat nose smashed! — James Dashner

What's going on?" Newt asked, looking back and forth between Thomas and Aris. "Why're you guys looking at each other like you just fell in love? — James Dashner

Minho looked at Thomas, a serious expression on his face. "If I don't see you on the other side," he said in a sappy voice, "remember that I love you. — James Dashner

James Dashner Quotes About Minds

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. — James Dashner

Though he’d never know for sure what had happened to them, his mind was super talented at imagining the absolute worst. — James Dashner

Let's get this started, people. It won't be long before we all lose our minds. — James Dashner

Frozen by fear. Not able to move. Your mind screaming — James Dashner

James Dashner Quotes About Newt

Shouldn't someone give a pep talk or something?" Minho asked, pulling Thomas's attention away from Alby. "Go ahead," Newt replied. Minho nodded and faced the crowd. "Be careful," he said dryly. "Don't die. — James Dashner

Kill me. If you’ve ever been my friend, kill me. — James Dashner

I was just kidding, shuck-face," Minho said. "Let's all go over there. She could have an army of psycho girl ninjas hiding in that shack of hers." "Psycho girl ninjas?" Newt repeated, his voice showing he was surprised, if not annoyed, by Minho's additude. — James Dashner

KILL ME!" And then Newt's eyes cleared, as if he'd gained one last trembling gasp of sanity, and his voice softened. "Please, Tommy. Please." With his heart falling into a black abyss, Thomas pulled the trigger. — James Dashner

Whatever had happened to him [Newt] out there — maybe even related to his lingering ankle injury — had been truly awful. — James Dashner

James Dashner Famous Quotes And Sayings

You’re disgusting when you eat,” Chuck said, sitting on the bench next to him. “It’s like watching a starving pig eat his own klunk. — James Dashner

But there was something about the largest object in the solar system vanishing that tended to disrupt normal schedules. — James Dashner

I don't give a crap if you're a Tangent or a really smart llama. You're my friend and that's all that matters — James Dashner

Rose took my nose, I suppose — James Dashner

I'm a Crank. I'm slowly going crazy. I keep wanting to chew off my own fingers and randomly kill people. — James Dashner

The girl leaned forward and kissed Thomas on the cheek. “You’re sweet. I really hope we don’t end up killing you, at least. — James Dashner

He didn't care about the others anymore. The chaos around him seemed to siphon away his humanity, turn him into an animal. All he wanted was to survive, make it to that building, get inside. Live. Gain another day. — James Dashner

He turned to look just in time to see the rain start falling out as if the storm had finally decided to weep with shame for what it had done to them. — James Dashner

It’s like watching a starving pig eat his own klunk. — James Dashner

Can you do that?” Thomas asked. “Huh?” “Kill someone three times.” “I’d figure out a way. — James Dashner

I love the sound of it," Trina whispers, as if speaking too loudly might interrupt the drumming patter of the rain outside. "It makes me want to sleep. Snuggle my head right up in your armpit and snore for three days." "My armpit?" Mark repeats. "Good thing we all showered up in the storm this morning. My pits smell like roses. Go ahead and get comfy. — James Dashner

I watched as that kid died. In his last few seconds there was pure terror in his eyes. You can't do that. You can't do that to a person. I don't care what anybody tells me, I don't care how many people go crazy and die, I don't care if the whole shuck human race ends. Even if that was the only thing that had to happen to find the cure, I'd still be against it. — James Dashner

If you're going to decipher a hidden code from a complex set of different mazes, I'm pretty sure you need a girl's brain running the show. — James Dashner

There are so many things hinted at that will be fun to reveal in depth. For years, fans have made it abundantly and enthusiastically clear that they want the same thing, so now seems like the perfect time to give readers the story of how the Maze began. — James Dashner

Yeah, you're a regular Mozart...well, except for the whole music thing. — James Dashner

I sent a lot of publishing ideas to my publisher, about 30 of them. Each time except 3, i got a "rejection letter". This is basically what a rejection letter is like: Hello Pathetic Moron, We read your book. It sucked. Don't send us another one. If you do, we will run over your grandmother with a bus. Don't Do It. From, Your Publisher — James Dashner

Listen,' Thomas said, slowly getting to his feet, hoping Minho wouldn’t be stupid enough to try anything. “There’s something about us. We’re not just random shanks who showed up on your doorstep. We’re valuable. Alive, not dead.” The anger on Jorge’s face lessened ever so slightly. Maybe a spark of curiosity. But what he said was 'What’s a shank? — James Dashner

Just go with it', he thought. 'You won't figure out anything if you give in to fear'. — James Dashner

Do books about the Holocaust make us think, "Oh well, there was nothing we could've done to prevent that or prevent it from happening again"? Of course not. It makes us angry and determined to stop such atrocities. — James Dashner

Dude, you tried to slice my you-know-what's off!" Thomas laughed, something that he hadn't done in a long time. He welcomed it happily. "Too bad I didn't. Could've saved the world from future little Minhos. — James Dashner

He whipped out his sheet, then pulled it over himself and wrapped it tightly around his face like an old woman in a shawl. 'How do I look?' 'Like the ugliest shanky girl I’ve ever seen,' Minho responded. 'You better thank the gods above you were born a dude.' 'Thanks. — James Dashner

She smiled for the first time, and he almost had to look away, as if something that nice didn’t belong in such a glum and gray place, as if he had no right to look at her expression. — James Dashner

Thomas had a depressing - and scary - thought. 'Am I . . . replacing someone? Did somebody get killed?' Minho shook his head. 'No, we're just training you - someone'll want a break. Don't worry, it's been a while since a Runner was killed.' For some reason that last statement worried Thomas, though he hoped it didn't show on his face. — James Dashner

No. I kind of accepted it, in a way. That saving you was worth losing what we might've had. — James Dashner

You scared of that pip-squeak? Dude, you got a lot to learn. Freakin' Newbies. — James Dashner

Thats called hypocrisy, you shuck face piece of -! — James Dashner

Too bad we don't have a flashlight." "Thanks for stating the obvious, Mr. Thomas," Minho replied. — James Dashner

Tomorrow," Minho added. "Somehow, some way. — James Dashner

Sometimes what works in a book is too "in your face" when converted to the big screen and sound. — James Dashner

Rose took my nose, I suppose,” he repeated; the bubble of phlegm in his throat made a disgusting crackle. “And it really blows. — James Dashner

He pulled the envelope out of his pocket and ripped it open, then took out the slip of paper. The soft lights that ringed the mirror lit up the message in a warm glow. It was two short sentences: " KILL ME. IF YOU'VE EVER BEEN MY FRIEND, KILL ME. — James Dashner

Can’t take a chance that one day, in one spot, somewhere, an exit might appear. We can’t give up. Ever. — James Dashner

Maybe you should just press the button — James Dashner

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 — James Dashner

She paused. That's just my way of saying I would've killed you if you'd died. — James Dashner

Never give up, laugh a lot. Be good to others. — James Dashner

Vince couldn't stop talking, spilling thoughts that had obviously churned inside him for years. "We could've stopped the spread of the disease a lot better than we've been able to cure the disease... Thought the magical cure would save them in the end. But if we wait any longer we'll run out of people to save. — James Dashner

I didn’t do anything wrong. All I know is I saw two people struggling to get inside these walls and they couldn’t make it. To ignore that because of some stupid rule seemed selfish, cowardly, and…well, stupid. If you want to throw me in jail for trying to save someone’s life, then go ahead. Next time I promise I’ll point at them and laugh, then go eat some of Frypan’s dinner. — James Dashner

Bluh-huh-huh" Minho groaned, a shudder of repulsion, like he'd just stepped in a pile of klunk. — James Dashner

But first, my friends, I need you to do something for me. We have two spies in the back of the auditorium. — James Dashner

Wonder why we can do this,' he called out with his mind. The mental effort of speaking to her was already straining—he felt a headache forming like a bulge in his brain. 'Maybe we were lovers,' Teresa said. Thomas tripped and crashed to the ground. Smiling sheepishly at Minho, who’d turned to look without slowing, Thomas got back up and caught up to him. 'What?' he finally asked. He sensed a laugh from her, a watery image full of color. — James Dashner

Thomas: Is it [my brain] fixed? Brenda: It worked, judging from the fact that you're not trying to kill us anymore. — James Dashner

Awww," Minho said. "That's almost as sweet as that time she slammed the end of a spear into your shuck face. — James Dashner

Sometimes they do things to make me do the opposite of what they think, I think, they think, I am going to do. — James Dashner

I think we should take a break, fill our little tummies and drink up. — James Dashner

We were lining up and counting off nice and easy till you came stumbling through like a doped-up bull,' Minho responded. — James Dashner

The betrayal meant he couldn't trust her anymore, and his heart told him he couldn't forgive her. — James Dashner

It was her. It was Teresa. — James Dashner

When it comes to individual destiny, there is no power greater in the universe then the conviction of the human soul to make a choice. — James Dashner

And then they were kissing. Something exploded within his chest burning away the tension and confusion and fear. Burning away the hurt of seconds earlier. For a moment it felt like nothing mattered anymore. Like nothing would matter ever again. — James Dashner

I ought to come up there and break your shuck nose. — James Dashner

Get your runtcheeks down those stairs, right now — James Dashner

Down the road a bit, I would like to write a couple of stand-alone adult novels, especially in the horror genre. I've got lots of things up my sleeve. — James Dashner

Thomas jabbed a thumb over his shoulder and raised his eyebrows. "You met our new friend?" Miho responded, a smirk flashing across his face. "Real piece of work, this guy. I gotta get me one of those shuck suits. Fancy stuff." "Am I awake?" Thomas asked. "You're awake. Now eat—you look horrible. Almost as bad as Rat Man over there, reading his book. — James Dashner

He didn't have a single clue what was going on with these two strangers, but every instinct told him Master George equaled good, Mistress Jane equaled bald- he blinked-uh, bad. — James Dashner

The Creators,” Minho said; then he spat on the floor. “I’m gonna break your faces! — James Dashner

Good try, ya bugging shank. The Gathering elects Runners, and if you think I'm tough, they'd laugh in your face. — James Dashner

You’re so sweet,' Frypan said with a snort. 'Go ahead and die with Thomas. I think I’ll sneak away and enjoy living with the guilt. — James Dashner

We'll start firing till they drop or we drop. — James Dashner

When I'm feeling a little empty in the head, I like to go see movies or read to loosen things up there. — James Dashner

I've always had high ambitions and aspirations. — James Dashner

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

I think Judy Blume, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz are the three authors responsible for my being where I am today. I owe them a lot. — James Dashner

I don't think there is a right or wrong anymore. Only horrible and not-quite-so-horrible. — James Dashner

She and Thomas had helped construct the Maze; at the same time she’d exerted a lot of effort to build a wall holding back her emotions. — James Dashner

Tonight, they’d make their stand, once and for all. — James Dashner

To practice - write each and every day if possible - then try to attend professional writer's conferences where you can learn your craft, get to know fellow writers, and meet editors and agents. — James Dashner

Yeah, right," Minho said. "And Frypan's gonna start having little babies, Winston'll get rid of his monster acne, and Thomas here'll actually smile for once." Thomas turned to Minho and exaggerated a fake smile. "There, you happy?" "Dude," he responded. "You are one ugly shank. — James Dashner

What was the point of even having a conversation when words couldn't be trusted? — James Dashner

When someone is close by, you just know it. — James Dashner

Oh, I'm good. Seriously, after all these years, you'd think I would stop amazing myself. But here I am, still doing it. — James Dashner

Everything is going to change. — James Dashner

All the same, Thomas now had a plan. As bad as it was, he had a plan. They needed more clues about the code. They needed MEMORIES. So he was going to get stung by a Griever. Go through the Changing. On purpose. — James Dashner

Things are really weird around here, and most of us don't know everything. Half of everything. — James Dashner

Life Lessons by James Dashner

1. James Dashner's work emphasizes the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. He also encourages readers to take risks and be brave in the face of fear and uncertainty. Lastly, he emphasizes the power of friendship and the strength that comes from having a supportive community.