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Stephen Chbosky Quotes

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Stephen Chbosky is a filmmaker, author, and screenwriter known for his sensitive and introspective approach to storytelling. His work often explores themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and the complexities of relationships, resonating deeply with audiences. The following quotes reflect his thoughtful perspective on life, creativity, and the emotional truths behind his films and writing.

The fights are always the same
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I walk around the school hallways and look at the people. I look at the teachers and wonder why they're here. If they like their jobs. Or us. And I wonder how smart they were when they were fifteen. Not in a mean way. In a curious way. It's like looking at all the students and wondering who's had their heart broken that day, and how they are able to cope with having three quizzes and a book report due on top of that. Or wondering who did the heart breaking. And wondering why.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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It’s strange how things can change back as suddenly as they changed originally. When one thing happens and suddenly, things are back to normal.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I feel like a big faker because I've been putting my life back together, and nobody knows.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I walked over to the hill where we used to go and sled. There were a lot of little kids there. I watched them flying. Doing jumps and having races. And I thought that all those little kids are going to grow up someday. And all of those little kids are going to do the things that we do. And they will all kiss someone someday. But for now, sledding is enough. I think it would be great if sledding were always enough, but it isn't.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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And I thought that all those little kids are going to grow up someday. And all of those little kids are going to do the things that we do. And they will all kiss someone someday. But for now, sledding is enough. I think it would be great if sledding were always enough, but it isn't.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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There's nothing like deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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please believe that things are good with me, and even when they're not, they will be soon enough. And i will always believe the same about you.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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It's nice to have things to look forward to.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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On Friday night, I was reading my new book, but my brain got tired, so I decided to watch some television instead.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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But I’m very glad to have been born, so I don’t know what to say about it all especially since my mom seems happy with her life, and I don’t know what else there is to want.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn't stop for anybody.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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It's much easier to not know things sometimes. Things change and friends leave. And life doesn't stop for anybody.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Everyone gets an ending. Whether or not it's happy is up to them.
From Imaginary Friend
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So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I feel infinite.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I just hope I remember to tell my kids that they are as happy as I look in my old photographs. And I hope that they believe me.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I just want you to know that you’re very special… and the only reason I’m telling you is that I don’t know if anyone else ever has.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I hate you."
I love you."
You're a freak, you know that? Everyone says so. They always have."
I'm trying not to be.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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We accept the love we think we deserve.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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The fights are always the same
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I walk around the school hallways and look at the people. I look at the teachers and wonder why they're here. If they like their jobs. Or us. And I wonder how smart they were when they were fifteen. Not in a mean way. In a curious way. It's like looking at all the students and wondering who's had their heart broken that day, and how they are able to cope with having three quizzes and a book report due on top of that. Or wondering who did the heart breaking. And wondering why.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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It’s strange how things can change back as suddenly as they changed originally. When one thing happens and suddenly, things are back to normal.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I feel like a big faker because I've been putting my life back together, and nobody knows.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I walked over to the hill where we used to go and sled. There were a lot of little kids there. I watched them flying. Doing jumps and having races. And I thought that all those little kids are going to grow up someday. And all of those little kids are going to do the things that we do. And they will all kiss someone someday. But for now, sledding is enough. I think it would be great if sledding were always enough, but it isn't.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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And I thought that all those little kids are going to grow up someday. And all of those little kids are going to do the things that we do. And they will all kiss someone someday. But for now, sledding is enough. I think it would be great if sledding were always enough, but it isn't.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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There's nothing like deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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please believe that things are good with me, and even when they're not, they will be soon enough. And i will always believe the same about you.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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It's nice to have things to look forward to.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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On Friday night, I was reading my new book, but my brain got tired, so I decided to watch some television instead.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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But I’m very glad to have been born, so I don’t know what to say about it all especially since my mom seems happy with her life, and I don’t know what else there is to want.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn't stop for anybody.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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It's much easier to not know things sometimes. Things change and friends leave. And life doesn't stop for anybody.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Everyone gets an ending. Whether or not it's happy is up to them.
From Imaginary Friend
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So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I feel infinite.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I just hope I remember to tell my kids that they are as happy as I look in my old photographs. And I hope that they believe me.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I just want you to know that you’re very special… and the only reason I’m telling you is that I don’t know if anyone else ever has.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I hate you."
I love you."
You're a freak, you know that? Everyone says so. They always have."
I'm trying not to be.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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We accept the love we think we deserve.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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The fights are always the same
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I walk around the school hallways and look at the people. I look at the teachers and wonder why they're here. If they like their jobs. Or us. And I wonder how smart they were when they were fifteen. Not in a mean way. In a curious way. It's like looking at all the students and wondering who's had their heart broken that day, and how they are able to cope with having three quizzes and a book report due on top of that. Or wondering who did the heart breaking. And wondering why.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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It’s strange how things can change back as suddenly as they changed originally. When one thing happens and suddenly, things are back to normal.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I feel like a big faker because I've been putting my life back together, and nobody knows.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I walked over to the hill where we used to go and sled. There were a lot of little kids there. I watched them flying. Doing jumps and having races. And I thought that all those little kids are going to grow up someday. And all of those little kids are going to do the things that we do. And they will all kiss someone someday. But for now, sledding is enough. I think it would be great if sledding were always enough, but it isn't.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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And I thought that all those little kids are going to grow up someday. And all of those little kids are going to do the things that we do. And they will all kiss someone someday. But for now, sledding is enough. I think it would be great if sledding were always enough, but it isn't.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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There's nothing like deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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please believe that things are good with me, and even when they're not, they will be soon enough. And i will always believe the same about you.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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It's nice to have things to look forward to.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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On Friday night, I was reading my new book, but my brain got tired, so I decided to watch some television instead.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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But I’m very glad to have been born, so I don’t know what to say about it all especially since my mom seems happy with her life, and I don’t know what else there is to want.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn't stop for anybody.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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It's much easier to not know things sometimes. Things change and friends leave. And life doesn't stop for anybody.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Everyone gets an ending. Whether or not it's happy is up to them.
From Imaginary Friend
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So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I feel infinite.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I just hope I remember to tell my kids that they are as happy as I look in my old photographs. And I hope that they believe me.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I just want you to know that you’re very special… and the only reason I’m telling you is that I don’t know if anyone else ever has.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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I hate you."
I love you."
You're a freak, you know that? Everyone says so. They always have."
I'm trying not to be.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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We accept the love we think we deserve.
From The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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