John Knowles, A Separate Peace Quotes

Never say you are five feet nine whenyou are five feet eight and a half" was the first one I encountered.Another was, "Always say some prayers at night because it might turnout that there is a God.

Why talk about something you can't do anything about?

...his jaw tightening and his eyes closed on the tears. “I believe you. It’s okay because I understand and I believe you.

I was beginning to see that Phineas could get away with anything. I couldn't help envying him that a little, which was perfectly normal. There was no harm in envying even your best friend a little