The book “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky is a classic tale of adolescence, filled with all the emotions, confusion, and beauty that come with growing up. Filled with deep and impactful quotes, this novel continues to touch the hearts of readers across the globe. Let’s explore 25 memorable quotes from this beautifully written story.
“We accept the love we think we deserve.”
“Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn’t stop for anybody.”
“So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I’m still trying to figure out how that could be.”
“I would die for you. But I won’t live for you.”
“It’s much easier to not know things sometimes.”
“I am both happy and sad at the same time, and I’m still trying to figure out how that could be.”
“And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.”
“There’s nothing like deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons.”
“You see things. You keep quiet about them. And you understand.”
“I don’t want to be somebody’s crush. If somebody likes me, I want them to like the real me, not what they think I am.”
“And all the books you’ve read have been read by other people. And all the songs you’ve loved have been heard by other people.”
“Please believe that things are good with me, and even when they’re not, they will be soon enough.”
“We didn’t talk about anything heavy or light. We were just there together. And that was enough.”
“I don’t know if you’ve ever felt like that. That you wanted to sleep for a thousand years. Or just not exist. Or just not be aware that you do exist.”
“But because things change. And friends leave. And life doesn’t stop for anybody.”
“I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons. And maybe we’ll never know most of them.”
“I am very interested and fascinated how everyone loves each other, but no one really likes each other.”
“We could all sit around and wonder and feel bad about each other and blame a lot of people for what they did or didn’t do or what they didn’t know.”
“I feel infinite.”
“Even if we don’t have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there.”
Each of these quotes represents a moment in the journey of the characters, capturing their thoughts, emotions, and insights in a simple, yet profound way. Which quote resonated the most with you? Perhaps you have your own favorite quote from the book? Share your thoughts and feelings in the comments below. Remember, the power of words can create a profound impact, and your shared wisdom may become someone else’s guiding star.