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S. E. Hinton is an American author renowned for her young adult novels. Born on July 22, 1948, she achieved fame with her first novel 'The Outsiders' in 1967. Hinton's writing frequently delves into themes of teenage angst, social class, and the challenges of adolescence.

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Famous S. E. Hinton Quotes

“I used to be sure of things. Me, once i had all the answers. I wish i was a kid again, when i had all the answers”

Kids Used Wish Answers Used To Be

Book:That Was Then, This Is Now

Source: That Was Then, This Is Now

“I've been thinking about it, and that poem, that guy that wrote it, he meant you're gold when you're a kid, like green. When you're a kid everything's new, dawn. It's just when you get used to everything that it's day. Like the way you dig sunsets, Pony. That's gold. Keep that way, it's a good way to be.”

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Author:S. E. Hinton

“They used to be buddies, I thought, they used to be friends, and now they hate each other because one has to work for a living and the other comes from the West Side. They shouldn't hate each other.”

Used Hate Sides West Used To Be Buddy West Side

Book:The Outsiders 50th Anniversary Edition

Source: The Outsiders 50th Anniversary Edition

“... Hey, I didn't know you didn't like baloney." I went cold. "I don't like it. I never liked it." Soda just looked at me. "You used to eat it. That's why you wouldn't eat anything while you were sick. You kept saying you didn't like baloney, no matter what it was we were trying to get you to eat." "I don't like it," I repeated.”

Knows Trying Matter Used Cold Sick No Matter What Hey Soda Baloney

Book:The Outsiders 50th Anniversary Edition

Source: The Outsiders 50th Anniversary Edition

“You know a guy a longtime, and I mean really know him, you don't get used to the idea that he's dead just overnight.”

Knows Mean Ideas Used Guy

Book:The Outsiders: That was Then, this is Now ; Rumble Fish

Source: The Outsiders: That was Then, this is Now ; Rumble Fish

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Born: July 22, 1948
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 86

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