Asleep, he looked a lot younger than going-on-seventeen, but I had noticed that Johnny looked younger when he was asleep too, so I figured everyone did. Maybe people are younger when they are asleep.

I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.

Can you see the sunset real good on the West side? You can see it on the East side too.

Nothing sparkly can stay.

He sure put things into words good.

I guess he had listened to more beefs and more problems from more people than any of us. A guy that'll really listen to you, listen and care about what you're saying, is something rare.

I´d rather have anybody´s hate than their pity

Greaser ' didn't have anything to do with it. My buddy over there wouldn't have done it. Maybe you would have done the same thing, maybe a friend of yours wouldn't have. It's the individual.

We saw the same sunset.

Stay gold Ponyboy. Stay gold.--Johnny quoting Robert Frost

Maybe people are younger when they sleep.

After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.

Still life is boring. Never stand still! Jumping bean life!

I can't tell a joke to save my soul. It's just not my thing, though I love to listen to jokes.

I listen to [customers] and we make adjustments because we pretty much average a collection every six weeks. We're constantly taking everything in and taking notes.

I think it would be pretty cool if my kids were super kids.

I am not ready to die, / But I am learning to trust death / As I have trusted life.

For it is in letting go of the past that you reclaim your power. Step through the gateway now.

Each of us sees in others what we carry in our own hearts.

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.

I want to discourage you from choosing anything or making any decision simply because it is safe. Things of value seldom are