How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Who we are," he said, underlining each word as he said it. "Who we are! Us! Right? What kind of people are we? What kind of person are you? Isn't that the most important thing of all? Isn't that the kind of question we should be asking ourselves all the time? "What kind of person am I? (1.Choose Kind.22)
The word Mr. Browne isn't saying here is principles. Adolescence is typically when people first take a crack at identifying and cataloging their personal values.
Quote #2
"They said I could quit whenever I wanted to." He said this while he was still focused on a comic book he was reading.
"But you've never been the kind of kid who quits things," I said truthfully. "That's not like you." (2.Time to Think.4-5)
Via helps remind Auggie of the principles that make him who he is—and in this case, he's not a kid who quits things and she's going to hold him to that. Even though it's annoying to him in the moment, it's great that Via anchors him this way—reminding him of what is really important to him when he has lost his footing.
Quote #3
"Auggie," I said, "are you really going to let a couple of stupid kids keep you from going back to school? I know you've been enjoying it. Don't give them that power over you. Don't give them the satisfaction." (2.Time to Think.12)
What principles is Via advocating as she works Auggie over about going back to school?