“A thousand times, when the train slowed or stopped, I thought of jumping off. I wanted to die in a ditch. I wanted to disappear. I wanted a different history and geography. In rhythm with the wheels I said I want I want I want I want I stayed on the train.”

“I wanna make it real slow until I die, beloved.Then I want to taper off.....Brother Dave Gardner”

“When I was your age I knew how to listen to television and learn a few things.”

“You," Said Dr. Yavitch, "are a middle-road liberal, and you haven't the slightest idea what you want. I, being a revolutionist, know exactly what I want -- and what I want now is a drink.”

“I don't want him to live forever, and I know that he's not going to live forever whether I want him to or not.”

“I want to go to the Olympics. But I don’t want to train, so who’s going to buy me a ticket? I also don’t want to ride on a train, so airfare should be included.”

“When I'm older I'll understand" said Lucy, " I am older and I don't think I want to understand", replied Edmund”