How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"That's not fair," she said hotly. "You think I'm being selfish, don't you? That I'm rich and have nothing but choices. I'm a girl, and girls don't get choices. No one's going to give me a chance unless I force them to. It's not enough to be smart and curious. It's just like you, being poor. You and I have to try harder and be better to get ahead. I have to have something amazing like this before they'll pay attention to me." (14.255)
Good analogy, Kate. We've got nothing to add. In fact, we'd like this printed on T-Shirts. Carry on.
Quote #8
"I'll go do the other one," said Kate, and before I could stop her she was climbing out of the engine car, up toward the ship. I had to give it to her. She wasn't one to sit idly by; she wanted a part of everything. I liked that about her." (19.159)
Of course you like that about her, Matt. She's a go-getter. She's smart. She's funny. And she's not about to sit idly by when there's an airship to rescue. There's nothing appealing about someone who's content to just sit and watch life pass them by.
Quote #9
"I'm just practicing being stern. I think you need to be stern for people to take you seriously. Especially in public debate." (21.45)
This is a pretty apt observation, actually. If you want to be perceived as serious about something, then you should act seriously. It's not that difficult. However, "stern" kind of makes us picture a frowny-face, and you don't have to be grumpy to be serious.