And I understood why he didn’t need friends or to be accepted at our shitty racist high school, because he had his music, and that was so much better than anything we had to offer.
Although once when we were talking after class, Herr Silverman told me that when someone rises up and holds himself to a higher standard, even when doing so benefits others, average people resent it, mostly because they’re not strong enough to do t...
She’s fulfilled her obligation, assuaged her conscience by finding me in the hallway and giving me the chance to freak out, and I’ve played my role too, by remaining calm, pretending to be okay, and therefore giving her permission to cross me off...
So the key is doing something that sets you apart forever in the minds of regular people. Something that matters.
I'm trying to let him know what I'm about to do. I'm hoping he can save me, even though I realize he can't.
There's a lot for you to live for. Good things are definitely in your future, Leonard. I'm sure of it. You have no idea how many interesting people you'll meet after high school's over. Your life partner, your best friend, the most wonderful person y...
You're different. And I'm different too. Different is good. But different is hard. Believe me, I know.
Sounds like the start of a beautiful friendship, Leonard. It really does.” “Here’s looking at you, kid.
People should be nice to you, Leonard. You're a human being. You should expect people to be nice.
The bullies are always popular. Why? People love power.
A lot of female teachers do this - flirt with male students. I wonder if that's the only way they know how to interact with men. Like they use their sexuality to get what they want.
I found posts about how to slit your wrists the "right way", so you will actually die, and that depressed me, because people actually post stuff like that, and even though I wanted to know the answer, so I could weigh my options, that info maybe shou...
I was right; just as soon as you take the first step toward getting to know someone your own age, everything you thought was magical about that person turns to shit right in front of your face
That's basically the mantra of Herr Silverman's teaching - think for yourself and do what's right for you, but let others do the same.