All R. J. Palacio Quotes
- Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness. Beings
- Whenever there is a conflict between being right and being kind, if possible, choose being kind. Choose
- I wish everyday could be Halloween. We could all wear masks all the time. Then we could walk around and get to know each other… All
- Kinder than is necessary. Because it's not enough to be kind. One should be kinder than needed. Kind
- I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives. Everyone
- The things we do outlast our mortality. The things we do are like monuments that people build to honor heroes after they've died. They're like… Build
- If every person in this room made it a rule that wherever you are, whenever you can, you will try to act a little kinder… Act
- The best way to measure how much you've grown isn't by inches or the number of laps you can now run around the track, or… Average
- It’s not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend. Friend
- I actually like how doctors talk. I like the sound of science. I like how words you don't understand explain things you can't understand. Actually Like
- Here’s what I think: the only reason I’m not ordinary is that no one else sees me that way. Else Sees
- Learning who you are is what you're here to do. Funny
- Some things you just can't explain. You don't even try. You don't know where to start. All your sentences would jumble up like a giant… All
- We carry with us, as human beings, not just the capacity to be kind, but the very choice of kindness. Beings
- That's how it is in heaven. It's just love, and no one forgets who they love. Forget
- Or whatever politically correct spiritual representation of universal goodness you happen to believe in. Believe
- I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. Describe
- Sometimes you don't have to mean to hurt someone to hurt someone. Hurt
- Just follow the day and reach for the sun! Day
- There are always going to be jerks in the world . . . [but] there are more good people on this earth than bad people,… Always Going
- My mom smiled at me. Her smile kind of hugged me. Hugged
- No, no, it's not all random, if it really was all random, the universe would abandon us completely. and the universe doesn't. it takes care… Abandon