I can still kick your pony-loving' butt with twice this much pain." Thomas shrugged, "I do love ponies. Wish I could eat one right now.

— James Dashner

I didn't do anything wrong. All I know is I saw two people struggling to get inside these walls and they [Min ho and Alby] couldn't make it. To ignore that because of some stupid rule seemed selfish, cowardly, and... well, stupid. If you want to throw me in jail for trying to save someone's [Alby] life, then go ahead. Next time I promise I'll point at them and laugh, then go eat some of Fry pan's dinner. -Thomas

— James Dashner

I don't give a crap if you're a Tangent or a really smart llama. You're my friend and that's all that matters

— James Dashner

If any of your body parts become detached due to an unfortunate encounter with a crank, I highly advise you leave said body part behind and run like hell. Unless it's a leg, of course.

— James Dashner

I felt her absence. It was like waking up one day with no teeth in your mouth. You wouldn't need to run to the mirror to know they were gone

— James Dashner

I hated the place, Tommy. I hated every second of every day. And it was all … your … fault!

— James Dashner

I love the sound of it," Trina whispers, as if speaking too loudly might interrupt the drumming patter of the rain outside. "It makes me want to sleep. Snuggle my head right up in your armpit and snore for three days."" My armpit?" Mark repeats. "Good thing we all showered up in the storm this morning. My pits smell like roses. Go ahead and get comfy.

— James Dashner

I'm crazy, boy. I'm a madman. Furthermore, I could eat both of you for dinner and love every bite.

— James Dashner

I'm so sorry," he whispered to her, knowing she couldn't hear. I'm so sorry." Her mouth moved, working to speak, and he leaned in to make out what she was trying to say. "Me ... too," she whispered. "I only ever ... cared for...

— James Dashner

I'm so sorry," he whispered to her, knowing she couldn't hear. "I'm so sorry." Her mouth moved, working to speak, and he leaned in to make out what she was trying to say." Me...too," she whispered. "I only ever... cared for..." And then Thomas was being dragged away from her. He didn't have the energy or will to fight it. She was gone.

— James Dashner