How we cite our quotes: (Part.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Don't worry about me handling the pain," I say. "I've had a lot of practice." (1.133)
Four is able to channel the pain he felt at Marcus's abuse into a strength, the ability to reduce and withstand pain from other sources.
Quote #2
"You're not a bad runner," Tori says as she sidles up to me on the platform. (1.195)
Tobias must just have naturally strong legs or something, because it doesn't seem like he has that much opportunity for long-distance running in Abnegation.
Quote #3
I have a new name, which means I can be a new person. […] Someone who can cut back. Someone who's finally ready to fight. (1.333-1.334)
Four's new identity is one of near-fearlessness. He has only four fears. Without all the fear he's carried around—fear of his father, especially—his inner strength starts to come out almost immediately.