How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
There were times when he crossed his own line into complete sadness. […]He was seeing himself at that point the way other people did—as a social 'tard, an obnoxious reject. (6.58)
Ouch. The truth can really hurt. Chris Creed fought hard every day to ignore the truth about who he was in the eyes of other kids his age. When it hit him, though, it hit him hard. Ugh.
Quote #5
If Creed had written that note, we would have to point the finger at ourselves […]. (6.60)
People would rather push the truth away so they don't have to do the hard work of reflecting and taking stock of their faults. Torey is super insightful when he thinks about this one.
Quote #6
"I ain't been with Ali. Not even one time." He must have noticed my look of total disbelief, because he laughed.
"Truth. I ain't playing with you." (9.44-45)
What is it so hard for Torey to believe that Ali could have a relationship that doesn't involve sex? For someone who's becoming so critical of gossipers, you'd think he might be a little more discerning when it comes to the gossip they circulate. Alas, it seems to be a bit of a process for him.