The Giver quotes

Jonas : I wish I had been there when the memories returned. They were the truth. The Elders and their rules were the lie, so I do NOT apologize. I knew Fiona was safe, that I'd see her again, and that I held the future there in my arms.
Jonas : The Giver had led us here, to this house. It was real. From far behind me, from the place I had left, I thought I heard music, too. Perhaps it was only an echo, but it was enough. It would lead us all home.

Jonas

Jonas : Asher, there's something I have to do that is right, but is sort of against the rules.
Asher : If it's the right thing to do, how can it be against the rules?
Jonas : There are things that I've learned that you don't know, that you can't know, not because it's your fault...

Jonas

You see, no one in our Community has any memory of the past. Only me. When the Elders need guidance on matters that are beyond their experience, I provide wisdom. That is now your role, to provide guidance in the present using memories of the past.

The Giver