Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give is a powerful novel that explores the themes of race, identity, and the courage to speak out in the face of injustice. In this post, I share some popular quotes from this novel, quotes that capture the raw emotions of fear, anger, and hope, while highlighting the importance of using one’s voice to challenge the status quo.
The Hate U Give Quotes
1. “Brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared. It means you go on even though you’re scared.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
2. “What’s the point of having a voice if you’re gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn’t be?” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
3. “At an early age I learned that people make mistakes, and you have to decide if their mistakes are bigger than your love for them.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
4. “That’s the problem. We let people say stuff, and they say it so much that it becomes okay to them and normal for us. What’s the point of having a voice if you’re gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn’t be?” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
5. “Once you’ve seen how broken someone is it’s like seeing them naked—you can’t look at them the same anymore.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
6. “You can destroy wood and brick, but you can’t destroy a movement.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
7. “People say misery loves company, but I think it’s like that with anger too.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
8. “I can’t change where I come from or what I’ve been through, so why should I be ashamed of what makes me, me?” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
9. “It’s dope to be black until it’s hard to be black.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
10. “Intentions always look better on paper than in reality.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
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11. “Don’t let them put words in your mouth. God gave you a brain. You don’t need theirs.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
12. “People like us in situations like this become hashtags, but they rarely get justice. I think we all wait for that one time though, that one time when it ends right.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
13. “He was more than any bad decision he made.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
14. “Funerals aren’t for dead people. They’re for the living.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
15. “If bravery is a medical condition, everybody’s misdiagnosed me.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
16. “Your voices matter, your dreams matter, your lives matter. Be the roses that grow in the concrete.” Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
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Final thoughts
I hope these quotes from The Hate U Give leave you as inspired as they left me. Angie Thomas’ words provides us with many lessons including the hidden strength in our vulnerabilities, the power of our voices, and the importance of standing up for justice, even when it’s difficult. Let these messages fuel change and foster empathy in our world. Let’s never forget that our voices matter, and through them, we can make a difference.
