High school Quote by John Elder Robison

“There are plenty of people in the world whose lives are governed by rote and routine. Such people will never be happy dealing with…

— John Elder Robison

“I tried to show him things, but he didn't seem to study what I showed him. Usually, he just put whatever I handed him…

— John Elder Robison

“(The only time making a fist around the fork helps is when you want to stab someone because he’s stealing your food. Now I…

— John Elder Robison

“We began reading books together. He loved Dr. Seuss. I read those books so often I could turn the pages and say the words…

— John Elder Robison

“Asperger’s is not a disease. It’s a way of being. There is no cure, nor is there a need for one. There is, however,…

— John Elder Robison

I don't really understsand why it's considered normal to stare at someone's eyeballs

— John Elder Robison

“Individuals are labeled “different,” “geeky,” “abnormal,” or even “Aspergian” or “autistic” at a young age. Among other things, these labels suggest that the people…

— John Elder Robison

Building up a weakness just makes you less disabled. Building a strength can take you to the top of the world.

— John Elder Robison

“Sociopath” and “psycho” were two of the most common field diagnoses for my look and expression. I heard it all the time: “I’ve read…

— John Elder Robison

“Nice people like them by children like him and raise them as pets. But he didn't want to be a pet today.”

— John Elder Robison

“Girls are the trickiest and most unpredictable creatures a fellow like me will ever talk to.”

— John Elder Robison

“Find Your Strengths and Interests”

— John Elder Robison