How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
How do you stay together? I want to ask them, the same way I want to ask my happy parents, the same way I want to go up to old people and ask them, What is it like to live so long? (20.2)
Living harmoniously with another person requires living harmoniously within yourself. How many teenagers do you know who truly have that inner harmony?
Quote #8
I look to the funky puff-couches in the corner and see Cody (my first elementary school boyfriend) hanging with his new boyfriend, whose name is either Lou or Reed. They have sunk into the cushions, sharing a single cup of latte, sip by sip. Happiness rises from them like steam. (20.4)
Okay so we chose this quote partially because it mentions Lou Reed, however we also love the beautiful writing—the rising of the happiness like steam. Unfortunately though, sometimes walking through someone else's latte of happiness only makes you sadder.
Quote #9
Tony's on the phone with Kyle when we get there. Caught up in the happiness of things, I almost tell Tony to invite him over. Then I realize what a colossally awkward move that would be (with Noah there) and keep my big mouth shut. (25.44)
Excellent move, Paul—way to refuse to complicate a situation. We're proud of what you've learned.