Sadness Quotes in The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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Quote #4

I don't know if you've ever felt like that. That you wanted to sleep for a thousand years. Or just not exist. Or just not be aware that you do exist. (2.14.9)

These feelings are beyond sadness—they're approaching serious depression.

Part 2, Chapter 14 Summary
Sadness

Quote #5

I can hear Sam and Craig having sex, and for the first time in my life, I understand the end of that poem. And I never wanted to. You have to believe me. (2.15.12)

Charlie's talking about the poem he read to Patrick: "A Person, a Paper, a Promise." Even when he's fatalistically depressed, this kid never ceases to defend his emotions. Does he really believe what he's saying, or is he trying to convince himself?

Part 2, Chapter 15 Summary
Sadness

Quote #6

I don't know if this is right or not, but it made me sad regardless. Not for Mary Elizabeth. Or for me. Just in general. (3.10.16)

Charlie spends a lot of time worrying about other people's low self-esteem. But what about his own?

Part 3, Chapter 10 Summary
Sadness
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