Find quotes from this novel, with commentary from Shmoop. Pick a theme below to begin.
Identity Quotes
These stories, when they were shared, inevitably ended with, I mean, can you believe it? We often could not, but they always proved true. (1.1.22)
Dissatisfaction Quotes
"College: getting in or not getting in. Trouble: getting in or not getting in. School: getting A's or getting D's. Career: having or not having. House: big or small, owning or renting. Money: havi...
Friendship Quotes
Ben had been my best friend since fifth grade, when we both finally owned up to the fact that neither of us were likely to attract anyone else as a best friend. (1.1.9)
Exploration Quotes
As I took those two steps back, Margo took two equally small and quiet steps forward. (Prologue.14)
Literature and Writing Quotes
I wrote a little bit about The Great Gatsby for English. I read some of The Federalist Papers as early prep for my government final. (1.2.89)
Perseverance Quotes
"We'll fix this," I said. (2.2.15)
The Home Quotes
"If I ever end up being the kind of person who has one kid and seven bedrooms, do me a favor and shoot me." (1.5.18)
Admiration Quotes
My miracle was this: out of all the houses in all the subdivisions in all of Florida, I ended up living next door to Margo Roth Spiegelman. (Prologue.1)