110+ Simone Elkeles Quotes On Friendship, Order And Ruin

Simone Elkeles is an American author of young adult fiction. She is best known for her Perfect Chemistry series, which follows the story of two star-crossed lovers from different backgrounds. Elkeles has also written several stand-alone novels, including Leaving Paradise and Chain Reaction. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Simone Elkeles on friendship, love, order.

Top 10 Simone Elkeles Quotes

1. Does she realize she looks like a sunflower, ready to rain sunlight on all who look down upon her?
2. But wishes are only granted in fairy tales.
3. Look at me, chica." When she does, I repeat, "Eres hermosa." "What does it mean?" "You're beautiful.
4. I don't belong here. It doesn't matter, because even if I don't belong in this place, she's here and I want to be where she is.
5. You know about fixing cars, you're athletic, and you know when to shut up." "That last one isn't a skill." "Honey, trust me. It's a skill.
6. One of the things that makes me who I am is the loyalty I have to people I hold close to my heart.
7. You’re dangerous,” he says. “Why?” “Because you make me believe in the impossible
8. You are the one girl that made me risk eveything for a future worth having.
9. I wish I could turn back time, but I can't. I made a stupid decision because I thought I was invincible, and I'll pay for it the rest of my life.
10. I now know why people break up in e-mails and text messages. Doing it face-to-face is so hard because you have to stand in front of the person and witness their reaction. Face their wrath.

Simone Elkeles Short Quotes

• I'm losing control."-Brittany Mamacita, I've already lost it."-Alex
• Distance makes the heart grow fonder.
• For my Perfect Chemistry series, I did movie-style book trailers, and my fans went crazy for them.
• Playing with fire doesn't necessarily get you burned.
• Daddy, What's the horizontal tango?
• If you sprinkle when you tinkle please be neat and wipe the seat.
• Music is my drug, the one thing that makes me numb.
• Some things need to be left unsaid.
• Our lie is like a cancer that's spread to every single area of our lives.
• You know you can do more, but everyone expects you to quit.

Simone Elkeles Quotes About Love

Love is honesty. Love is a mutual respect for one another. — Simone Elkeles

I can't help but smile as I swipe a lone tear trailing down my cheek. How can I not be crazy in love with this guy? Time away from him didn't change anything. I can't deny him another chance. That would be denying myself. — Simone Elkeles

From the moment I laid eyes on you I couldn't stop looking at you. From the moment we talked I couldn't stop arguing with you. From the moment we kissed I couldn't stop kissing you. And from the moment we shared our hopes, fears and insecurities I couldn't stop loving you. — Simone Elkeles

I love you because you’re the only person I want to make love to without any conditions and—and I love that you need me. — Simone Elkeles

dear kiara, The women in the shop told me that yellow rose represents friendship and red rose shows love. And the rosery is the only thing i own that i care for, its yours i'm yours C — Simone Elkeles

Opening yourself up to making mistakes and being vulnerable is what makes it beautiful and special with the person you love. — Simone Elkeles

Love. Is it just a word that boys use to manipulate girls? — Simone Elkeles

I never stopped loving you. Even when I tried desperately to forget you, I couldn't. — Simone Elkeles

Don't be afraid to be unique. Love yourself before you love another. — Simone Elkeles

Now I understand all those chick flicks I made fun of. 'Cause now I'm the sappy dork willing to risk it all for the girl. Estoy enamorado...I'm in love. — Simone Elkeles

Simone Elkeles Quotes About Attraction

I want to live life on my own terms. — Simone Elkeles

There are no rules to attraction. Jake is nothing like who I wanted. — Simone Elkeles

I believe in lust at first sight.And attraction.But not love. — Simone Elkeles

And while my mind is telling me I'm flirting with her just to prove a point, my body wants to play "you show me your perky privates and I'll show you mine. — Simone Elkeles

I want to live life on my own terms. But I'm Mexican, so mi familia is always there to guide me in everything I do, whether I want them to or not. Well, "guide" is too weak a word. "Dictate" is more like it. — Simone Elkeles

Simone Elkeles Famous Quotes And Sayings

Oh, God. I'm in big trouble. Because I'm staring. I can't keep my eyes from ogling his chiseled triceps and biceps and every other "eps ' he has. The butterflies in my stomach have just multiplied tenfold as my wandering gaze meets his. — Simone Elkeles

He has eyes so expressive they give a hint to more than what he portrays. He’s dedicated to his friends, family, and even his motorcyle. He touched me as if I were made of glass. He kissed me as if he’d savor it for the rest of his life. — Simone Elkeles

Sometimes you have to steer away from the crowd in order to be a better person. It's not always easy, that's for sure. But it's right. And sometimes doing the right thing feels good, even if it does end up in a trip to the principal's office. — Simone Elkeles

Nobody really knows her Except the chosen few Her secrets are kept hidden Behind that sun-kissed hue. If I reach out to touch her She’ll just run away My Forever and Always Will have to wait another day. — Simone Elkeles

Brit: What's your major? Alex: Chemistry. And yours? Brit: Chemistry. Kiss me so we can see if we still have it. 'Cause you own my heart, my soul, and everything else in between. — Simone Elkeles

When my eyes meet his gaze as we're sitting here staring at each other, time stops. Those eyes are piercing mine, and I can swear at this moment he senses the real me. The one without the attitude, without the facade[...] — Simone Elkeles

Stop thinking about Michael," Tuck orders. "He was cute." "So is a hairy ferret but I wouldn't want to date one. [...] — Simone Elkeles

If there's one thing I learned, it's that nobody is here forever. You have to live for the moment, each and every day . . . the here, the now. — Simone Elkeles

Fifty percent of all doctors graduate in the bottom half of their class - Hope your surgery went well! — Simone Elkeles

Doing something positive will help turn your mood around. When you smile, your body relaxes. When you experience human touch and interaction, it eases tension in your body. — Simone Elkeles

Isn't that why we're put on this earth to begin with, to make it a better place? It's not a religious quest; it's a humanitarian one. — Simone Elkeles

I want to try making things right because picking up the pieces is way better than leaving them the way they are. — Simone Elkeles

I understand the reasons behind his keeping a distance from a girl he cares about. Because the truth is, sometimes getting close to the fire does actually burn you. — Simone Elkeles

I want to know how to make this girl laugh. I want to know what makes her cry. I want to know what it feels like to have her look at me as if I’m her knight in shinning armor. — Simone Elkeles

The percentage of couples who stay together after high school is, like, less than five percent, you guys. — Simone Elkeles

Say something, Amy," Miranda insists. "Something positive. I'm sure it'll make you feel better." "Okay, Miranda. I've got it." I motion the girls to lean in close to hear my words. "At least I'm not dead." How's that for positivity? I have to admit it does make me feel better. — Simone Elkeles

It'll be impossible to protect Brittany for the rest of her life from all the other guys who want to be near her, to see her as I've seen her. Touch her as I've touch her. Man, I never want to let her go. — Simone Elkeles

We're actors in our lives, pretendin' to be who we want people to think we are. — Simone Elkeles

Thoughts of being a pirate and stealing her away to my ship race across my mind. Although I’m not a pirate, and she’s not my captured princess. — Simone Elkeles

NO PDA,school rules. And besides she's my partner dickhead." said Alex. — Simone Elkeles

I can't sleep. Too many thoughts running through my useless head. — Simone Elkeles

Nothin'," Alex says. "We'll talk later, chica. It's not a big deal." "Don't chica me, Alex," his bride snaps. "I think she's gonna deck him," Ben murmurs, amused. — Simone Elkeles

If I had any choice in the matter, I'd stay in my comfy bed and eat warm chocolate chip cookies all day. — Simone Elkeles

If you tiptoe into cold water, you're missing out on the rush of plunging in headfirst. — Simone Elkeles

Consider me your candy stripper... I mean striper. — Simone Elkeles

My brain tells me it will be better to just let him go. My heart... not so much. — Simone Elkeles

Brittany and I don't date other people." "Why not?" "It's called being boyfriend and girlfriend. — Simone Elkeles

I lost my dad when I was younger, and I know what its like to lose a beloved parent. — Simone Elkeles

It's as if I'm taking away his pain and he's taking away mine. — Simone Elkeles

When I look out [the window] at the big houses on either side of the road, it's obvious we've entered the rich side of town. Poor people don't post signs like NO TRESPASSING, PRIVATE DRIVE, PRIVATE PROPERTY, MONITORED BY CAMERA SURVEILLANCE. I should know because I've been poor my entire life, and the only person I know who ever posted a sign like these is my friend...and he actually stole the sign off a rich guy's yard. — Simone Elkeles

We're in the Chicago suburbs, ruling our 'hood and the streets that lead here. It's a street war, where other suburban gangs fight us for territory. Three blocks away are mansions and million-dollar houses. Right here, in the real world, the street war rages on. The people in the million-dollar houses don't even realize a battle is about to begin less than a half mile from their backyards. — Simone Elkeles

Before i was jumped in i remember Lucky telling us how being in a gang was like having a second family... a family who would be there when your own family wasn't. They would offer protection and security. It sounded perfect to a kid who'd lost his father. — Simone Elkeles

I let it all out--my mom's date,my dad's conversation,my confusion about it all.Caleb doesn't laugh,he doesn't pull away,he doesn't talk .. He just lets me be me. When I settle down,I lean back and witness the mess I've made on his shirt."I made ur shirt all gross," I say between sniffles. "Forget the shirt.What's going on? I could.nt understand a word you mumbled into my chest." Now I'm half laughing and half crying. — Simone Elkeles

From the moment I told her about my dad, it was as if her whole body sighed in relief. As if someone else’s misery comforted her, made her feel as if she wasn’t alone. — Simone Elkeles

(Kiara sees Carlos' bleeding face)"Carlos! Oh my God, what happened?" "You still recognize me with a busted-up face. That's a good sign, right? — Simone Elkeles

I don't play games with people's lives like you do. — Simone Elkeles

Thing is, I don't like ties. I like to win....by big margins. — Simone Elkeles

I don't want to end up like my mom. That's my biggest fear in life. — Simone Elkeles

If you can't share with your friends, who can you share with? — Simone Elkeles

There’s always time for arguin’ when you’re a Fuentes. — Simone Elkeles

I want a one hundred percent guarantee that they’ll all be fine.” I tell Mrs. Garcia. She pats my knee. “Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in life. — Simone Elkeles

I turn around and wrap my arms around his neck. "Whoa, girl," he says taken aback. "I thought we were keepin' this thing between us a secret. I hate to tell you, but a bunch of north siders from Fairfield are right over there. And they're starin' at us" "I don't care. Not anymore" "Why" "You only live once — Simone Elkeles

And for those of you who want to start any trouble, I have a zero tolerance policy. . . . — Simone Elkeles

I realise it’s going to happen. This girl of my dreams, this girl who is more like me than anyone I’ve ever met, wants to kiss me. — Simone Elkeles

You can’t keep her.” I know that. But I’m not ready to give her up just yet. — Simone Elkeles

He has no clue that I have the patience of a saint. At least that's what Carlos says, although that isn't saying much, considering his fuse is about as short as an eyelash. — Simone Elkeles

It reminds me of myself - seemingly perfect on the outside but inside is all a mush. — Simone Elkeles

Girls like you want to cut guy's nuts off and hang 'em from your rearview mirror. — Simone Elkeles

It'd be cool if God gave everyone a Do Over Day and you could yell "Do Over!" and the day would start new. — Simone Elkeles

Being brave is not as easy as it looks. — Simone Elkeles

Great minds think alike. — Simone Elkeles

You were lookin’ at me like you wanted to kiss me.” I force a laugh. “Yeah, right,” I say sarcastically. “Nobody’s watchin’ if you want to, you know, try it. Not to brag, but I’m somewhat of an expert. — Simone Elkeles

Listen, I didn't ask for a face and body girls find attractive. But thanks to the mixture of my parents' DNA, I've got them, and I'm not ashamed to use 'em. Having a face Adonis would admire is one of the few advantages I've been given in life, and I use it to it's full potential whether it's for good or evil. — Simone Elkeles

I saw you happy. Happier than you've been in a long time. With someone you like that much, the lows are as low as the highs are high. — Simone Elkeles

How funny it is that the most unlikely person sometimes becomes your ally. — Simone Elkeles

I feel so selfish, because I want the best of both worlds. I want to keep the image I've worked so hard to create. — Simone Elkeles

I don't want to always be 'the best I can be.' I just want to be me. — Simone Elkeles

I never believed in love at first sight, until I met Derek. It's all-consuming and delicious and wonderful and exciting. At the same time, it makes me nervous and self-conscious and emotional. Love exists. I know it does, because I'm madly, deeply, hopelessly in love. — Simone Elkeles

Mr. Latino with the big ego got bested by a ditzy, blond bimbo. — Simone Elkeles

You own a piece of me," he murmurs as he holds me afterward. "Good," I tell him. "And just so you know… I'm never giving it back. — Simone Elkeles

Hey, Carlos," the Professor says when he walks in. "How was REACH?" "It sucked." "Can you be more specific?" my guardian asks. "It really sucked," I elaborate, sarcasm dripping from every word. — Simone Elkeles

Did we kiss last night?" "Yes." "Well, it wasn't memorable because I have no recollection of it." He laughs. "I was kiddin'. We didn't kiss." He leans in. "When we kiss you'll remember it.Forever. — Simone Elkeles

Don’t try and make me feel better, Alex. I hate you.” “I hate you, too. — Simone Elkeles

Outward appearances mean everything. — Simone Elkeles

Sometimes we have to prove to others we're strong even where we're not. — Simone Elkeles

Alex took a piece of my heart with him when he left. — Simone Elkeles

That wouldn't fit my right testicle — Simone Elkeles

Just the fact that you need me to prove I love you is probably a clue it isn’t working — Simone Elkeles

Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier. — Simone Elkeles

You once told me that I make you believe in the impossible. You make me believe in love, which I’d given up on. Thank you for proving to me it’s not just a fairy tale. — Simone Elkeles

Do I make you nervous?" His gaze travels from my eyes to my breasts and down to where my dress meets my thighs. "In that dress you do. — Simone Elkeles

what could i do to make the one i loved love me back ? — Simone Elkeles

I want to be wherever you are. — Simone Elkeles

and the bananas are overdone. — Simone Elkeles

You can run from some problems, but then you get caught up in others. — Simone Elkeles

I keep my expectations low, so nobody disappoints me." "Yeah, well, I have high expectations." I look toward Miranda. "I guess my friends do, too." "Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier. — Simone Elkeles

Fans always say they laughed and they cried while reading my books. And I tell them that I laughed and cried while writing them. — Simone Elkeles

being afraid to take chances is scarier than actually doing things that challenge you. — Simone Elkeles

[about her offer of a Swedish massage] Alex: You're not Swedish. Brittany: Yeah, well, neither are you. So if I do it wrong you'll never know the difference. — Simone Elkeles

Life Lessons by Simone Elkeles

1. Simone Elkeles emphasizes the importance of communication and understanding in relationships, and teaches us to be open-minded and accepting of others.
2. She also shows us that love can come in many forms, and that it is possible to find happiness and contentment in unexpected places.
3. Lastly, Elkeles reminds us to never give up on our dreams and to always strive for the best in life.