609 Quotes by Stephen Chbosky

Anyway, they have this discussion, and the kid is an idealist in a temporary way. He talks about his “restless generation” and things like that. And he says something like, “This is not a time for heroes because nobody will let that happen.” The book takes place in the 1920′s, which I thought was great because I supposed the same kind of conversation could happen in the Big Boy. It probably already did with our parents and grandparents. It was probably happening with us right now.

I would die for you. But I won’t live for you.” Something like that. I think the idea is that every person has to live for his or her own life and then make the choice to share it with other people.

Despite everything my mom and doctor and dad have said to me about blame, I can’t stop thinking what I know. And I know that my aunt Helen would still be alive today if she just bought me one present like everybody else. She would be alive if I were born on a day that didn’t snow.

Charlie?” “Uh-huh?” “Do you like me?” “Uh-huh.” “You know what I mean?” “Uh-huh.” “Are you nervous?” “Uh-huh.” “Don’t be nervous.” “Okay.

Music is a vital part of my life, and it has been since I was a kid. It helped me find my identity as a person, it helped me find my identity as an artist, and it helped me get in touch with emotions that I didn’t know I had.

And I guess I realized at that moment that I really did love her. Because there was nothing to gain, and that didn’t matter.

I feel like a big faker because I’ve been putting my life back together, and nobody knows.

The reason I am thinking so far in advance is because school is terribly lonely. I think I’ve said that before, but it’s getting harder every day.

I decided then that when I met someone I thought was as beautiful as the song, I should give it to that person. And I didn’t mean beautiful on the outside. I meant beautiful in all ways.