Everyone loves each other, but no one really likes each other

— Stephen Chbosky

Friends leave and life doesn't stop for anybody

— Stephen Chbosky

Girls like guys to be a challenge. It gives them some mold to fit in how they act. Like a mom. What would a mom do if she couldn't fuss over you and make you clean your room? And what would you do without her fussing and making you do it? Everyone needs a mom. And a mom known this. And it gives her a sense of purpose. You get it?

— Stephen Chbosky

I am both happy and sad at the same time, and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.

— Stephen Chbosky

I am writing to you because she said you listen and understand and didn't try to sleep with that person at that party even though you could have. I just need to know that someone out there listens and understands and doesn't try to sleep with people even if they could have. Furthermore, I need to know that these people exist.

— Stephen Chbosky

I asked Patrick if he felt sad that he had to keep it a secret, and Patrick just said that he wasn't sad because at least now, Brad doesn't have to get drunk or stoned to make love.

— Stephen Chbosky

I decided then that when I met someone I thought was as beautiful as the song, I should give it to that person. And I didn't mean beautiful on the outside. I meant beautiful in all ways. So, I was giving it to Sam

— Stephen Chbosky

I don’t know if you’ve ever felt like that. That you wanted to sleep for a thousand years. Or just not exist. Or just not be aware that you do exist. Or something like that. I think wanting that is very morbid, but I want it when I get like this. That’s why I’m trying not to think. I just want it all to stop spinning.

— Stephen Chbosky

I don't remember where we were walking to or where we were walking from. I don't even remember the season. Furthermore, I just remember walking between them and feeling for the first time that I belonged somewhere.

— Stephen Chbosky

I don't want to be just another thing Mary Elizabeth is in charge of

— Stephen Chbosky