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- She wasn't bitter. She was sad, though. But it was a hopeful kind of sad. The kind of sad that just takes time. Stephen Chbosky. Sad, I Hate You, Hopeful.
- It's nice to have things to look forward to. Stephen Chbosky. Nice, Looks.
- I don't know how much longer I can keep going without a friend. I used to be able to do it very easily, but that was before I knew what having a friend was like.
- Enjoy it. Because it's happening. Stephen Chbosky. Inspirational, Meaningful, Enjoy.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Quotes Showing 1-30 of 978. “We accept the love we think we deserve.”. ― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. tags: inspirational, love. 75086 likes.
- “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.”
- “Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn’t stop for anybody.”
- “And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.”
- “I would die for you. But I won’t live for you.”
- Sam Button
- Charlie Kelmeckis
- Mr. Anderson
- Patrick Stewart
"Why Do I And Everyone I Love To Pick People Who Treat Us Like We're Nothing?"
Sam is stuck in a toxic and unhealthy relationship with her boyfriend, but she can't seem to assert her independence. She also notices a similar pattern in her friends, and as a wallflower, Charlie is the only person she can confide in. She laments to Charlie about how poorly she and her friends have chosen their significant others. Charlie remembers something his teacher tells him and repeats it to Sam: "We accept the love we think we deserve." Sam's words have become one of the most iconic...
"This One Moment When You Know You're Not A Sad Story. You Are Alive."
Charlie struggles to feel anything for much of the first act, largely because he's still reeling from the death of his friend. His emotions are dulled and he doesn't get out to experience much, so when he befriends the seniors, it opens up a whole new world for him. In the iconic scene when he stands up in the car to feel alive, his diary entry voiceover describes the extent of his feelings as he finally allows them to affect him. Lines like "I am here, and I am looking at her. And she is so...
"We Can Try."
Everyone remembers Mr. Anderson's wise words to Charlie throughout the film, especially "We accept the love we think we deserve." However, it's what Charlie and his teacher discuss next that most people overlook. Charlie asks him, "Can we make them know that they deserve more?" Mr. Anderson gives him a sad smile, taken by Charlie's good heart, and replies, "We can try." It's simple advice that stays with Charlie long after that brilliant conversation is over and is something that should inspi...
"You See Things And You Understand. You're A Wallflower."
Patrick quickly recognizes what kind of person Charlie is. He says it out loud for everyone to hear, then proposes a toast to Charlie. It's the line where the movie gets its title from, and it's something that many introverted viewers can relate to — it's one of the best quotes from The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Charlie observes everyone quietly, he listens, and so he is able to understand people a lot better than others. This can make him a great friend and a great writer. Patrick and Sam...
Stephen Chbosky's quote reminds us that revealing our true selves to others requires courage and vulnerability. In a world that often values conformity and superficiality, it takes bravery to break free from societal expectations and embrace authenticity.
44 of the best book quotes from Stephen Chbosky. 01. “She kissed me. It was the kind of kiss that I could never tell my friends about out loud. It was the kind of kiss that made me know that I was never so happy in my whole life.”.
Sep 21, 2024 · “I know these will all be stories some day, and our pictures will become old photographs. We all become somebody’s mom or dad. But right now, these moments are not stories. This is happening. I can see it. This one moment when you know you’re not a sad story. You are alive.
