I want to make sure that the first person you kiss loves you, okay? — Stephen Chbosky First person Copy Share Image
Maybe it’s sad that these are now memories. And maybe it’s not sad. — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
“I guess she didn't know how much she talked or how much I listened.” — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
“Everyone loves each other, but no one really likes each other” — Stephen Chbosky Family Copy Share Image
I wish I could stop being in love with Sam. I really do. — Stephen Chbosky Being in love Copy Share Image
“Not anything specific really. They just knew. And I think that's all you can ever ask from a friend.” — Stephen Chbosky Friend Copy Share Image
“And I think it's bad when the most honest way a boy can look at a girl is through a camera.” — Stephen Chbosky Camera Copy Share Image
Old pictures look very rugged and young, and the people in the photographs always seem a lot happier than you are. — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
It's strange to describe reading a book as a really great experience, but that's kind of how it felt. — Stephen Chbosky Book Copy Share Image
I guess when you see somebody in the hallway or on the field or something, it's nice to know that they are… — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
On Friday night, I was reading my new book, but my brain got tired, so I decided to watch some television instead. — Stephen Chbosky Book Copy Share Image
As much as I feel sad, I think that not knowing is what really bothers me. — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
“I'm sorry I bothered you, Susan. I'm just having a tough time. That's all. Have a good one," I said and walked… — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
I spent all night working on it, and I hope Patrick likes it as much as I do. Especially the second side.… — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
More like the movie where the guy meets a smart girl who wears a lot of sweaters and drinks cocoa. They talk… — Stephen Chbosky Book Copy Share Image
“My mom usually helps her aunt prepare the food, which my grandfather always says is "too dry" even if it's soup. And… — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
“And she kissed me. It was the kind of kiss that I could never tell my friends about out loud. It was… — Stephen Chbosky Kiss Copy Share Image
Sometimes, I look outside, and I think that a lot of other people have seen this snow before. Just like I think… — Stephen Chbosky Book Copy Share Image
“It's just hard to see a friend hurt this much. Especially when you can't do anything except "be there". I want to… — Stephen Chbosky Friendship Copy Share Image
Except that my father got a raise, and my mother didn't because she doesn't get paid for housework, and my sister stopped… — Stephen Chbosky Book Copy Share Image
Charlie, you’re one of the most gifted people I’ve ever known. And I don’t mean in terms of my other students. I… — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
“And I know that my aunt Helen would still be alive today if she just bought me one present like everybody else.… — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
“That's when Sam grabbed my hand. "I love this song!" She led me to the dance floor. And she started dancing. And… — Stephen Chbosky Dance Copy Share Image
Do you enjoy holidays with your family? I don't mean your mom and dad family, but your uncle and aunt and cousin… — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
Personally, I like to think my brother is having a college experience like they do in the movies. I don't mean the… — Stephen Chbosky Beautiful Copy Share Image
I walked over to the hill where we used to go and sled. There were a lot of little kids there. I… — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
“The one thing I did ask my dad was about the boys problems at home. Whether or not he thought the parents… — Stephen Chbosky Parenting Copy Share Image
“I can’t think again. Not ever again. I don’t know if you’ve ever felt like that. That you wanted to sleep for… — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image
The thing is, some girls think they can actually change guys. And what’s funny is that if they actually did change them,… — Stephen Chbosky Bored Copy Share Image
“Little kids talk about the strangest things. They really do.” — Stephen Chbosky Babies Copy Share Image
“Then, I started running. And everything was as good as it could be.” — Stephen Chbosky Copy Share Image