Quotes from bookThe Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a young adult coming-of-age epistolary novel by American writer Stephen Chbosky, which was first published on February 1, 1999, by Pocket Books. Set in the early 1990s, the novel follows Charlie, an introverted teenager, through his freshman year of high school in a Pittsburgh suburb. The novel details Charlie’s unconventional style of thinking as he navigates between the worlds of adolescence and adulthood, and attempts to deal with poignant questions spurred by his interactions with both his friends and family.
Stephen Chbosky book The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Variant: Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn't stop for anybody.
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“So, I heard you're this ninja or something.”
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“I wonder what it will be like when I leave this place.”
Stephen Chbosky book The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Stephen Chbosky book The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Variant: 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 i don't want them to carry it around inside. I want them to show me, so i can feel it too. - Sam
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“I want to make sure that the first person you kiss loves you, okay?”
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“And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.”
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“I feel like a big faker because I've been putting my life back together, and nobody knows.”
Stephen Chbosky book The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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“Patrick actually used to be popular before Sam bought him some good music.”
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“I really think that everyone should have watercolors, magnetic poetry, and a harmonica.”
Stephen Chbosky book The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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“As much as I feel sad, I think that not knowing is what really bothers me.”
Stephen Chbosky book The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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