How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
I decide not to respond, even though Juliet is waiting for an answer. For the first time I have doubts that the meek will ever inherit or possess anything. (18.36)
What Marcelo doesn't see is that he's taking his power back, or at least refusing to give up any more of it, in remaining silent. As anyone who's ever gotten the silent treatment knows, choosing not to speak can be a very powerful action.
Quote #8
I feel Wendell's index finger on my chest and I swat it away. I have never ever in my life thought I could hit another human being, but just now I realize I can. (20.18)
Not only does being poked in the chest really hurt, it's such a bullying, power-stealing move. It's the kind of thing you do when you don't know how to defend yourself with, you know, actual logic.
Quote #9
"People will run over you if you don't show anger," Jasmine told me once. That's what I feel like now, run over. Now I know why words like "hatred" and "enemy" are used at the law firm. (20.20)
The question is, how can anyone reach a point where they're willing to hear those words every day just to make money? How much of your soul do you have to sell?