"It reminds me why I chose Dauntless in the first place: not because they are perfect, but because they are alive. Because they are free."

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Source: Veronica Roth (2013). “Insurgent (Divergent Trilogy, Book 2)”, p.34, HarperCollins UK

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Veronica Roth is a bestselling author known for her 'Divergent' series, which explores themes of identity, choice, and societal structures.

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