“You're too good for this world, and because of that the world will eventually crush you.”

“Eventually kids become grown-ups too, and from there, the world is whatever they choose to make of it.”

“Love is a funny thing. It can make you the happiest person in the world when it's good, but when it goes bad, it can crush you beyond recognition.”

“Imagine knowing that you're good at something, so good that the world would be in awe of you if they could see your work, and then keeping yourself a secret from the world.”

“If you're good at it, and you love it, and it helps you navigate the river of the world, then it can't be wrong.”

“Good-by, Good-by, world. Good-by, Grover's Corners... Mama and Papa. Good-by to clocks ticking... and Mama's sunflowers. And food and coffee. And new-ironed dresses and hot baths...and sleeping and waking up. Oh, earth, you're too wonderful for anybody to realize you.”