R.J. Palacio · 303 pages
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“That’s not to say there haven’t been some changes that have happened. As”
“It is always brave to be kind, but in those days, such kindnesses could cost you your life.”
“So what I always say is that it’s always better to err on the side of kindness. That’s the secret. If you don’t know what to do, just be kind. You can’t go wrong. Which is why I asked you three to help me out here, because I’d heard from your lower-school teachers that you’re all really nice kids.” We didn’t know what to say to this, so we all just kind of smiled like goobers. “Just treat him like you would treat any kid you’ve just met,” he said. “That’s all I’m trying to say. Okay, guys?” We nodded at the same time now, too. Bobbling heads. “You guys rock,” he said. “So, relax, wait here a bit, and Mrs. Garcia will come and get you in a few minutes.” He opened the door. “And, guys, really, thanks again for doing this. It’s good”
“Or, what does a poor man have, a rich man need, and you would die if you ate it?”
“Good friendships are worth a little extra effort,”
“Let them fall, Mowgli. They are only tears.”
“Sometimes it’s good to start over.”
“Julian Auguste Beaumier, born October 10, 1930.”
“Don't do that again! Not ever again!" I told him.
"I should say the same to you," he said. I could feel his breath, warm on my neck.
"Promise me!" I demanded.
"I... I promise."
"I can't lose you.”
“Weston did not know the Malacandrian word for laugh: indeed, it was not a word he understood very well in any language.”
“That's what happens to dreams, life gets in the way.”
“Okay, so you want your other nipple pierced," she said pulling up a chair and getting her supplies ready.
"She wants my other nipple pierced," he replied winking at.”
“if I don’t know what perfect means, it’s not something I can reach on my own. Which means that I can stop trying to be perfect and just try to love the people around me and the things I’m doing”
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