R.J. Palacio · 303 pages
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“That’s not to say there haven’t been some changes that have happened. As”
― R.J. Palacio, quote from Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
“It is always brave to be kind, but in those days, such kindnesses could cost you your life.”
― R.J. Palacio, quote from Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
“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”
― R.J. Palacio, quote from Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
“Or, what does a poor man have, a rich man need, and you would die if you ate it?”
― R.J. Palacio, quote from Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
“Good friendships are worth a little extra effort,”
― R.J. Palacio, quote from Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
“Let them fall, Mowgli. They are only tears.”
― R.J. Palacio, quote from Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
“Sometimes it’s good to start over.”
― R.J. Palacio, quote from Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
“Julian Auguste Beaumier, born October 10, 1930.”
― R.J. Palacio, quote from Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
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“No," Foyle roared. "Let them hear this. Let them hear everything."
"You're insane, man. You've handed a loaded gun to children."
"Stop treating them like children and they'll stop behaving like children. Who the hell are you to play monitor?"
"What are you talking about?"
"Stop treating them like children. Explain the loaded gun to them. Bring it all out into the open." Foyle laughed savagely. "I've ended the last star-chamber conference in the world. I've blown that last secret wide open. No more secrets from now on.... No more telling the children what's best for them to know.... Let 'em all grow up. It's about time."
"Christ, he is insane."
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"We're not saddled," Y'ang-Yeovil said quietly. "We're driven. We're forced to seize responsibility that the average man shirks."
"Then let him stop shirking it. Let him stop tossing his duty and guilt onto the shoulders of the first freak who comes along grabbing at it. Are we to be scapegoats for the world forever?"
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"Then let them learn or die. We're all in this together. Let's live together or die together."
"D'you want to die in their ignorance? You've got to figure out how to get those slugs back without blowing everything wide open."
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