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“I don't know if you've ever felt like that. That you wanted to sleep for thousands of years. Or just not exist.”

Book:The Perks of Being a Wallflower YA edition

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower YA edition

Charlie, a high school student, navigates the complexities of adolescence, forming deep connections with others while grappling with his own personal struggles. The story delves into the challenges of fitting in, the pain of loss, and the search for self-discovery, offering a poignant and relatable narrative for young readers. more

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Stephen Chbosky

Stephen Chbosky, born on January 25, 1970, is an acclaimed American novelist known for his profound psychological portrayals and unique narrative style. His works, such as 'Wonder', have gained widespread popularity and critical acclaim. more

“The silence is so intense that you can hear your own blood roar in your ears but louder than that by far is the mysterious roar which I alwas identify with the roaring of the diamond wisdom, the mysterious roar of silence itself, which is a great Shhhh reminding you of something you've seemed to have forgotten in the stress of your days since birth.”

Silence Blood Birth Ears Stress Forgotten Intense Mysterious Diamond Silence Is Reminding Roaring

Book:The Dharma Bums

Source: The Dharma Bums

“O God, You've done enough, You've robbed me of enough, I'm too tired and old to learn to love, leave me alone for ever.”

Done Enough Tired Leaving Me Me Alone Leave Me Alone

Book:The End of the Affair

Source: The End of the Affair

“There's nothing wrong with being a genius who can fascinate the young. Rather, there's something wrong with the young who can't be fascinated by a genius.”

Young Genius Fascinated

Author:Julian Barnes

“She asked if we were calm enough for her to take off the cuffs, and McMurphy nodded. He had slumped over with his head hung and his elbows between his knees and looked completely exhausted--it hadn't occurred to me that it was just as hard for him to stand straight as it was for me.”