If you've ever felt like an outsider, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" offers solace and wisdom. This collection of quotes from the book explores universal themes of friendship, growth, and self-discovery. By diving into these powerful lines, you'll uncover the beauty that lies within solitude and connection, and find comfort in the shared experiences of love, loss, and finding one's place in the world.
Friendship Quotes
"We accept the love we think we deserve."
"Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn't stop for anybody."
"I am very interested and fascinated how everyone loves each other, but no one really likes each other."
"I think that if I ever have kids, and they are upset, I won't tell them that people are starving in China or anything like that because it wouldn't change the fact that they were upset."
"And I swear in that moment, we were infinite."
"The only advice I can give you is to go find a snippet of song lyrics that say what you want to say better than anything else you can find."
"So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad, and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be."
"It's just that I don't want to be somebody's crush."
"I just want to make sure that the first person you kiss loves you."
"This moment will just be another story someday."
"Because I think that sometimes people get so used to being on the outside that they lose their ability to function in the inside world."
"You can’t just sit there and put everybody’s lives ahead of yours and think that counts as love."
Self-Discovery Quotes
"Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective...but there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor."
"So, I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons."
"I just need to know that someone out there listens and understands."
"Maybe it's good to put things in perspective, but sometimes, I think that the only perspective is to really be there."
"No matter what happens to you, you have to keep moving forward."
"I don’t want to start thinking again. Not like I have this last week."
"It’s much easier to not know things sometimes."
"We can't choose where we come from, but we can choose where we go from there."
"I think that if I stop feeling sad, then I should also stop feeling happy."
"The world breaks you. And once you are broken, you can only take the pieces to a new spot."
"I am both happy and sad at the same time, and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be."
"Sometimes, I look outside, and I think that a lot of other people have seen this night, but I know that this is my night."
Love Quotes
"I feel infinite."
"In this moment, I swear, we are infinite."
"I think on my next birthday, I'm going to ask my parents for a Polaroid and a mirror. That way, I can look at myself, really look at myself."
"It was the kind of kiss that made me know that I was never so happy in my whole life."
"I just want you to know that you’re very special... and the only reason I’m telling you is that I don’t know if anyone else ever has."
"I had an amazing feeling when I got home."
"I think it's cathartic to have someone to tell your secrets to. It makes the world feel a bit more manageable."
"I love you. Please believe that you are worth it."
"I think the most important thing is to try and let every person know that they love someone who loves them back."
"We didn’t talk about anything heavy or light. We were just there together. And that was enough."
"Why can't everyone just love each other for who they are?"
"I am happier than I’ve ever been in a long time, and I pray that I can hold on to that feeling."
Life Lessons Quotes
"It’s much easier not to know things sometimes."
"If someone likes me, they should be able to tell what kind of person I am."
"Sometimes, people use thought to not participate in life."
"I don't know if you've ever felt like that. That you wanted to sleep for a thousand years. Or just not exist."
"I just need to know that there are people who feel like I do."
"There's nothing like deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons."
"And all the books you've read have been read by other people. And all the songs you've loved have been heard by other people."
"And she kissed me. It was the kind of kiss that I could never tell my friends about."
"It's just those moments when you have to say goodbye to someone you care about."
"I think I’ve discovered that it’s what’s inside that counts. You sort of accept that person into your heart."
"It's just a feeling. And all those other parenthe ... there's more to it."
"You can't just sit there and put everybody's lives ahead of yours and think that counts as love."
Courage Quotes
"I think that sometimes people get so used to being on the outside that they lose their ability to function in the inside world."
"Things aren’t as lonely as you think."
"I think it's normal to cry, and I feel better now."
"You can't be afraid to stand up and say who you are."
"Put your heart into something that makes you happy."
"I'm just going to tell you that I really love you, and I'm not going to pretend anything changed since last week."
"We are who we are for a reason."
"I learned that there are going to be times when I have to let go of my feelings and be logical."
"When you see something like that, you just can't get far enough away from it."
"I want to spend the rest of my life in pursuit of happiness."
"The thing is, I want friends to like me."
"If you care about someone, you do what's best for them."
Identity Quotes
"I guess I am the only one who knows what my dreams are about."
"It's okay not to be okay all the time."
"I feel sad because I’m missing something I never had."
"I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons."
"You're the only person I know who can really understand both sides of something."
"You see things. You keep quiet about them. And you understand."
"Sometimes, we accept the love we think we deserve."
"My life is changing, which is what I’ve always wanted."
"We're all too young to know things."
"We are not the same people we used to be, but that’s okay."
"Don't underestimate your own capacity."
"And when I came home, I looked in the mirror and knew it wasn't me anymore."
Happiness Quotes
"I guess we can’t have everything we want."
"I'm more than a little nervous, but tonight’s story is going to be mine."
"I can’t stop listening to this one song."
"I love knowing how happy I can be sometimes."
"It's like when you feel that good in a moment, it just makes you want to capture it."
"And in that moment, we were infinite."
"You really are happy. And it makes me happy."
"The best way to feel happy is to make others around you feel happy too."
"Sometimes, I need to remind myself that childhood doesn’t mean losing all your happiness."
"Happiness is intangible, a bluebird flying somewhere far away."
"It's about making the most of the times you get to glow."
"It just made me feel good to be alive."
Sadness Quotes
"I don't know if you've ever felt like that. Like you wanted to sleep for a thousand years."
"Sometimes, I look outside, and I think that a lot of other people have seen this night."
"I just wanted someone to tell me that I’ll be alright."
"And basically, I feel like that's what I need right now. To be grateful for things that make me sad."
"Feeling sad is what makes happiness so bright."
"Just take the hurt and become it."
"I miss the part when I had wings."
"Sadness creeping in like a thief in the night."
"I feel infinite, and that makes me sad."
"I wish things didn't need to change."
"And all the books I’d read told me to accept the sadness."
"Sometimes, the absence of something can be more powerful than its presence."
Hope Quotes
"And in that moment, I swear, we were infinite."
"I will always believe in a happier tomorrow."
"We accept the love we think we deserve. But that's why hope gives us the love we need."
"Perhaps the need to hope is written into our genes."
"We can draw a line, we can choose a path. A path towards something more hopeful."
"One day, you'll make it through if you just keep going."
"I can't wait anymore for good things to come my way, I have to go get them."
"Hope is something we should never lose sight of."
"Even the darkest night will end with a sunrise."
"Hope is not just a concept. It is a driving force."
"We can choose where we go from here, and that is our hope."
"Be the shining light that pierces the dark clouds."
Courage in Change Quotes
"Change is inevitable, but growth is optional."
"The act of change begins with courage."
"Even when you feel like it’s the end, it’s not. The best days lie ahead."
"Bravery is the choice to find light even in darkness."
"Let go, as letting go will give you the freedom to grow."
"And every day I learn, every step I gain confidence."
"Change is hard, but staying stagnant is harder."
"Face the unknown, for it carries possibilities unknown."
"Your tomorrow will thank you for choosing courage today."
"Strength comes from being flexible during change."
"Transitions bring deeper understanding."
"Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your heart on fire."
Final words
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" artfully captures the trials and triumphs of coming of age, wrapped in themes of love, friendship, self-identity, and courage. Bursting with emotion and introspection, each quote from the book invites us to reflect on our own journey. The tapestry of experiences narrated through these quotes reminds us of the infinite moments in life, those that are happy, sad, hopeful, and transformative. Let these words inspire you and encourage personal growth by finding beauty even amidst chaos and change. Embrace the quirks that make you who you are and cherish the bonds you forge along the way, as they become the true perks of our lives.
