110+ Suzanne Collins Quotes On Writing, Hunger Games And Reading

Suzanne Collins is an American novelist, best known for writing The Hunger Games trilogy. Her books have been translated into more than 50 languages and have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. She is also the author of the Underland Chronicles, a five-book fantasy series for children and young adults. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Suzanne Collins on writing, hunger games, life.

Top 10 Suzanne Collins Quotes

1. What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again.
2. District 12: Where you can starve to death in safety.
3. The star-crossed lovers
4. Hope, it is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective, a lot of hope is dangerous.
5. So it's you and a syringe against the Capitol? See, this is why no one lets you make the plans.
6. My nightmares are usually about losing you. I'm okay once I realize you're here.
7. Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor.
8. I wish I could freeze this moment, right here, right now and live in it forever.
9. To this day, I can never shake the connection between this boy, Peeta Mellark, and the bread that gave me hope, and the dandelion that reminded me that I was not doomed.
10. It takes ten times as long to put yourself back together as it does to fall apart.

Suzanne Collins Image Quotes

Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor. — Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins Short Quotes

• Tick tock, this is a clock.
• Beauty that arose out of pain.
• That if desperate times call for desperate measures, then I'm free to act as desperately as I wish.
• Stay with me. Always.
• But Gale is not one to keep secrets from me. "Katniss, there is no District Twelve."
• Yeah, we wouldn't want to lose our little Mockingjay when she's finally begun to sing.
• Katniss....he's still trying to keep you alive.
• When you're in the arena...you just remember who the enemy is" - Haymitch
• Make sure they remember you.
• Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.

Suzanne Collins Quotes About Writing

Most rats read. Our frustration is, we cannot hold a pen to write. — Suzanne Collins

I don't write about adolescence. I write about war. For adolescents. — Suzanne Collins

Whenever I write a story, I hope it appeals to both boys and girls. — Suzanne Collins

All the writing elements are the same. You need to tell a good story... You've got good characters... People think there's some dramatic difference between writing 'Little Bear' and the 'Hunger Games,' and as a writer, for me, there isn't. — Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins Quotes About Hunger Games

My name is Katniss Everdeen. I am seventeen years old. My home is District 12. I was in the Hunger Games. I escaped. The Capitol hates me. — Suzanne Collins

I want to do something, right here, right now, to shame them, to make them accountable, to show the Capitol that whatever they do or force us to do there is a part of every tribute they can't own. That Rue was more than a piece in their Games. And so am I. — Suzanne Collins

I am not pretty. I am not beautiful. I am as radiant as the sun. — Suzanne Collins

Here's some advice. Stay alive. — Suzanne Collins

Taking the kids from our districts, forcing them to kill one another while we watch – this is the Capitol’s way of reminding us how totally we are at their mercy. — Suzanne Collins

Katniss, the girl who was on fire! — Suzanne Collins

Remember, we're madly in love, so it's all right to kiss me anytime you feel like it. — Suzanne Collins

Okay, maybe I don't go around loving everybody I meet, maybe my smiles are hard to come by, but I do care for some people. — Suzanne Collins

Look how we take your children and sacrifice them and there’s nothing you can do. If you lift a finger, we will destroy every last one of you. Just as we did in District Thirteen. — Suzanne Collins

You’ve got about as much charm as a dead slug. — Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins Quotes About Life

It's impossible to be the Mockingjay. Impossible to complete even this one sentence. Because now I know that everything I say will be directly taken out on Peeta. Result in his torture. But not his death, no nothing so merciful as that. Snow will ensure that his life is much worse than death. — Suzanne Collins

I see now that the circumstances of ones birth are irrelevent. it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are — Suzanne Collins

Closing my eyes doesn't help. Fire burns brighter in the darkness. — Suzanne Collins

If you die and i live there's no life for me back in District 12. You're my whole life. I would never be happy again. — Suzanne Collins

Oh, no. It costs a lot more than your life. To murder innocent people?" says Peeta. "It costs everything you are. — Suzanne Collins

So I only say, "So what should we do with our last few days?" "I just want to spend every possible minute of the rest of my life with you," Peeta replies. — Suzanne Collins

An ability to look into the confusing mess of life and see things for what they are. — Suzanne Collins

It's as if I'm Finnick, watching images of my life flash by. The mast of a boat, a silver parachute, Mags laughing, a pink sky, Beetee's trident, Annie in her wedding dress, waves breaking over rocks. Then its over. — Suzanne Collins

Suddenly I am furious, that with my life on the line, they don’t even have the decency to pay attention to me. That I’m being upstaged by a dead pig. — Suzanne Collins

Live your life, take chances, be crazy. Dont wait 'cause right now is the oldest you've ever been & the youngest you'll be ever again — Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins Quotes About Reading

I curl up, make myself smaller, try to disappear entirely. Wrapped in silence, I slide my bracelet that reads 'mentally disoriented' around and around my wrist. — Suzanne Collins

So I learned to hold my tongue and to turn my features into an indifferent mask so that no one could ever read my thoughts. — Suzanne Collins

I poke around in the pile, about to settle on some cod chowder, when Peeta holds out a can to me. “Here.” I take it, not knowing what to expect. The label reads LAMB STEW. — Suzanne Collins

One of the most memorable things I hear is when someone tells me that my books got a reluctant reader to read. — Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins Quotes About Imaginative

The pain over my heart returns, and from it I imagine tiny fissures spreading out into my body. Through my torso, down my arms and legs, over my face, leaving it crisscrossed with cracks. One good jolt...and I could shatter into strange razor-sharp shards. — Suzanne Collins

I look at Peeta and he gives me a sad smile. I hear Haymitch's voice. "You could do a lot worse." At this moment, it's impossible to imagine how I could do any better. The gift...it is perfect. So when I rise up on my tiptoe to kiss him, it doesn't seem forced at all. — Suzanne Collins

My mouth has gone dry as sawdust. I desperately find Cinna in the crowd and lock eyes with him. I imagine the words coming from his lips. 'What's impressed you most since you arrived here?' I rack my brain for something that made me happy here. Be honest, I think. Be honest. — Suzanne Collins

It's weird, how much he's noticed me... And apparently, I have not been as oblivious to him as I imagined, either. — Suzanne Collins

We hand the meat over to Greasy Sae in the kitchen. She likes District 13 well enough, even though she thinks the cooks are somewhat lacking in imagination. But a woman who came up with a palatable wild dog and rhubarb stew is bound to feel as if her hands are tied here. — Suzanne Collins

Jackson has devised a game called "Real or Not Real" to help Peeta. He mentions something he thinks happened, and they tell him if it's true or imagined, usually followed by a brief explanation. — Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins Quotes About Film

Director Gary Ross has created an adaptation that is faithful in both narrative and theme, but he's also brought a rich and powerful vision of Panem, its brutality and excesses, to the film as well. His world building's fantastic, whether it be the Seam or the Capitol. — Suzanne Collins

The film opens up the world beyond Katniss' point of view, allowing the audience access to the happenings of places like the Hunger Games control room and President Snow's rose garden, thereby adding a new dimension to the story. — Suzanne Collins

I've just had the opportunity to see the finished film of 'The Hunger Games.' I'm really happy with how it turned out. I feel like the book and the film are individual yet complementary pieces that enhance one another. — Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins Quotes About Hunger

Listen up. You're in trouble. Word is the Capitol's furious about you showing them up in the arena. The one thing they can't stand is being laughed at and they're the joke of Panem — Suzanne Collins

You call that a kiss? — Suzanne Collins

Embrace the probability of your imminent death....and know there is nothing i can do to save you. — Suzanne Collins

You here to finish me off, Sweetheart? — Suzanne Collins

Because...because...she came here with me. — Suzanne Collins

I don't want to lose the boy with the bread. — Suzanne Collins

You love me. Real or not real?" I tell him, "Real. — Suzanne Collins

We could do it, you know." "What?" "Leave the district. Run off. Live in the woods. You and I, we could make it. — Suzanne Collins

I'm more than just a piece in their Games. — Suzanne Collins

As long as you can find yourself, you’ll never starve. — Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins Quotes About World

Telling a story in a futuristic world gives you this freedom to explore things that bother you in contemporary times. — Suzanne Collins

Because something is significantly wrong with a creature that sacrifices its children's lives to settle its differences. You can spin it any way you like... But in the end, who does it benefit? No one. The truth is, it benefits no one to live in a world where these things happen — Suzanne Collins

And suddenly, it's as if there's no one in the world but these two, crashing through space to reach each other. They collide, enfold, lose their balance, and slam against a wall, where they stay. Clinging into one being. Indivisible. — Suzanne Collins

What must it be like, I wonder, to live in a world where food appears at the press of a button? — Suzanne Collins

My sleep wasn't peaceful, though. I have the sense of emerging from a world of dark, haunted places where I traveled alone. — Suzanne Collins

All the times these arms were my only refuge from the world. Perhaps not fully appreciated then, but so sweet in my memory, and now gone forever. — Suzanne Collins

I guess after tonight Boots won't think the whole world is her friend," thought Gregor. She had to find out sometime, but it still made him sad. — Suzanne Collins

In our world, I rank music somewhere between hair ribbons and rainbows in terms of usefulness. — Suzanne Collins

My death could, in fact, save him. If it can't, no matter. It's enough to die of spite. To punish Haymitch, who, of all the people in this rotting world, has turned Peeta and me into pieces in his Games. I trusted him. I put what was precious in Haymitch's hands. And he has betrayed me. — Suzanne Collins

I shift on to my side and find myself looking directly into Gale's eyes. For an instant the world recedes and there is just his flushed face, his pulse visible at his temple, his lips slightly parted as he tries to catch his breath. — Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins Quotes About Book

Katniss. I remember about the bread. — Suzanne Collins

They'll either want to kill you, kiss you, or be you. — Suzanne Collins

My lips are just forming his name when his fingers lock around my throat. — Suzanne Collins

Fire is catching! And if we burn, you burn with us! — Suzanne Collins

In the end, the only person I truly want to comfort me is Haymitch, because he loves Peeta, too. — Suzanne Collins

You're a painter. You're a baker. You like to sleep with the windows open. You never take sugar in your tea. And you always double-knot your shoelaces. — Suzanne Collins

I think....you still have no idea. The effect you can have. — Suzanne Collins

You're still trying to protect me. Real or not real," he whispers. "Real," I answer. "Because that's what you and I do, protect each other. — Suzanne Collins

Entrails. No hissing. This is the closest we will ever come to love. — Suzanne Collins

It's amazing to see things that are suggested in the book fully developed and so brilliantly realized through the artistry of the designers. — Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins Famous Quotes And Sayings

Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor. — Suzanne Collins

Unfortunately, I can't seal the sponsor deals for you. Only Haymitch can do that," says Effie grimly. "But don't worry, I'll get him to the table at gunpoint if necessary." Although lacking in many departments, Effie Trinket has a certain determination I have to admire. — Suzanne Collins

If you'd been taken by the Capital and hijacked and then tried to kill Peeta, is this the way he would be treating you? — Suzanne Collins

But I feel as if I did know Rue, and she'll always be with me. Everything beautiful brings her to mind. I see her in the yellow flowers that grow in the Meadow by my house. I see her in the Mockingjays that sing in the trees. But most of all, I see her in my sister, Prim. — Suzanne Collins

I remember the first time I saw you. Your hair was in two braids instead of one. And I remember when you... you sang in the music assembly and the teacher said... "Who knows The Valley Song?" and your hand shot straight up. After that, I... I watched you going home every day... — Suzanne Collins

I have two older sisters and one older brother and hold them largely responsible for the trouble I got into growing up. I believe as the youngest child, that is my right. — Suzanne Collins

Frankly, our ancestors don't seem much to brag about. I mean, look at the state they left us in, with the wars, the broken planet. Clearly, they didn't care about what would happen to the people who came after them. — Suzanne Collins

You asked why the rate hate Overlanders so deeply. It is because they know one will be the warrior of the prophecy," said Vikus. "Oh, I see," said Gregor. "So, when's he coming?" Vikus fixed his eyes on Gregor. "I believe he is already here. — Suzanne Collins

If you are not trying to hold on to time, you are not so afraid of losing it. — Suzanne Collins

But if you want to find peace, you must first be able to hope it is possible. — Suzanne Collins

So instead of acknowledging applause, I stand there unmoving while they take part in the boldest form of dissent they can manage. Silence. Which says we do not agree. We do not condone. All of this is wrong. — Suzanne Collins

Panem et Circenses" translates into 'Bread and Circuses.' The writer was saying that in return for full bellies and entertainment, his people had given up their political responsibilities and therefore their power. — Suzanne Collins

Deep in the meadow, hidden far away A cloak of leaves, a moonbeam ray Forget your woes and let your troubles lay — Suzanne Collins

It means thanks, it means admiration, it means good-bye to someone you love. — Suzanne Collins

The bird, the pin, the song, the berries, the watch, the cracker, the dress that burst into flames. I am the mockingjay. The one that survived despite the Capitol's plans. The symbol of the rebellion. — Suzanne Collins

I just...I just miss him. And I hate being so alone. — Suzanne Collins

If my holding out those berries was an act of temporary insanity, then those people will embrace insanity too. — Suzanne Collins

For me, it's better to wake up with a paintbrush than a knife in my hand. -Peeta — Suzanne Collins

I really can't think about kissing when I've got a rebellion to incite. — Suzanne Collins

I'm trying to think of a witty comeback, when Boggs says brusquely, “Well, don't expect us to be too impressed. We just saw Finnick Odair in his underwear.” I decide to go ahead and like Boggs. — Suzanne Collins

You're alive," I whisper, pressing my palms against my cheeks, feeling the smile that's so wide it must look like a grimace. Peeta's alive. — Suzanne Collins

On and on we seal the pages with salt water and promises to live well to make their deaths count. — Suzanne Collins

Peeta bakes. I hunt. Haymitch drinks until the liquor runs out. — Suzanne Collins

‎I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to stay right here and cause all kinds of trouble. — Suzanne Collins

Katniss Everdeen, the girl who was on fire, you have provided a spark that, left unattended, may grow to an inferno that destroys Panem," he says. — Suzanne Collins

but it's not safe and I can feel him slipping away, so I just get out one more sentence. "Stay with me." As the tendrils of sleep syrup pull me down, I hear him whisper a word back but I don't catch it. — Suzanne Collins

I'm not prepared for Rue's family. Her parents, whose faces are still fresh with sorrow. Her fiver younger siblings, who resemble her so closely. The slight builds, the luminous brown eyes. They form a flock of small dark birds. — Suzanne Collins

My mockingjay pin now lives with Cinna's outfit, but there's the gold locket and the silver parachute with the spile and Peeta's pearl. I knot the pearl into the corner of the parachute, bury it deep in the recesses of the bag, as if it's Peeta's life and no one can take it away as long as I guard it. — Suzanne Collins

This is no place for a girl on fire. — Suzanne Collins

I’m stopped by the sight of Finnick kissing Peeta. — Suzanne Collins

I always channel my emotions into my work. That way, I don't hurt anyone but myself. — Suzanne Collins

But because two can play at this game, I stand on tiptoe and kiss his cheek. Right on his bruise. — Suzanne Collins

No wonder I won the Games. NO decent person ever does. — Suzanne Collins

He wants as many victors as possible for the cameras to follow in the Capitol. Thinks it makes for better television." "Are you and Beetee going?" I ask. "As many young and attractive victors as possible," Haymitch corrects himself. "So, no. We'll be here. — Suzanne Collins

Aim higher in case you fall short. — Suzanne Collins

You know, you could live a thousand lifetimes and not deserve him. — Suzanne Collins

Tonight. After the reaping, everyone is supposed to celebrate. And a a lot of people do, out of relief that their children have been spared for another year. But at least two families will pull their shutters, lock their doors, and try to figure out how they will survive the painful weeks to come. — Suzanne Collins

I realize only one person will be damaged beyond repair if Peeta dies. Me. — Suzanne Collins

Ripred sighed. 'I suppose so. You and I seem to end up doing everything. Shall we say four members for each delegation?' 'Why not?' Luxa said. 'Four can be as stupid as ten. No need to crowd the room.' Ripred laughed. 'You know, I think you an I are going to get on famously. — Suzanne Collins

Remember, girl on fire,” he says, “I'm still betting on you. — Suzanne Collins

It must be very fragile, if a handful of berries can bring it down. — Suzanne Collins

"I'm not their slave," the man mutters. "I am," I say. "That's why I killed Cato ... and he killed Thresh ... and he killed Clove ... and she tried to kill me. It just goes around and around, and who wins? Not us. Not the districts. Always the Capitol. But I'm tired of being a piece in their Games." — Suzanne Collins

What was that you were saying just before the food arrived? Something about me... no competition... best thing that ever happened to you. — Suzanne Collins

Birds are settling down for the night, singing lullabies to their young. — Suzanne Collins

Only I keep wishing I could think of a way...to show the Capitol they don't own me. That I'm more than just a piece in their Games. — Suzanne Collins

Gale is mine. I am his. Anything else is unthinkable. — Suzanne Collins

I do think you're mad and I'll still go with you. — Suzanne Collins

He’s dozed off again, but I kiss him awake, which seems to startle him. Then he smiles as if he’d be happy to lie there gazing at me forever. — Suzanne Collins

I know we promised Haymitch, we'd do exactly what they said, but I don't think he considered this angle.' 'Where is Haymitch, anyway? Isn't he supposed to protect us from this sort of thing?' says Peeta. 'With all that alcohol in him, it's probably not advisable to have him around an open flame,' I say. — Suzanne Collins

I wish she was dead,' he says. 'I wish they were all dead and we were, too. It would be best. — Suzanne Collins

You haven't hurt people—you've given them an opportunity. They just have to be brave enough to take it. — Suzanne Collins

By the end of the session, I am no one at all. Haymitch started drinking somewhere around witty, and a nasty edge has crept into his voice. "I give up, sweetheart. Just answer the questions and try not to let the audience see how openly you despise them. — Suzanne Collins

Don't let him take you from me. — Suzanne Collins

I guess this is a bad time to mention I hung a dummy and painted Seneca Crane's name on it. — Suzanne Collins

We star-crossed lovers of District 12, who suffered so much and enjoyed so little the rewards of our victory, do not seek our fans' favor, grace them with our smiles, or catch their kisses. We are unforgiving. And I love it. Getting to be myself at last. — Suzanne Collins

Life Lessons by Suzanne Collins

1. Suzanne Collins teaches us to take risks and to never give up on our dreams. She shows us that hard work and dedication can pay off if we are willing to put in the effort.
2. She also emphasizes the power of storytelling and how it can be used to create meaningful and powerful messages.
3. Finally, she encourages us to think outside the box and to never be afraid to challenge the status quo.