The Hunger Games Survival Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from The Hunger Games.

Quote #7

KATNISS: I told her that I would try to win. That I would try to win for her.

CAESAR: Of course you did. And try you will.

Caesar condescendingly says "try," then doesn't go any further. This is one of the few points where Caesar and the government he represents acknowledge that 23 of their 24 Tributes aren't going to survive.

Quote #8

SNOW: (to Crane) I like you. Be careful.

As we learn at the end, survival in Panem is never guaranteed, even if you're literally running the show.

Quote #9

THRESH: Just this one time, Twelve. For Rue.

Thresh lets Katniss live. Why? Because Katniss protected Rue (who was from his District), which suggests that mercy and compassion can be survival tools as well.