"We accept the love we think we deserve."
- Stephen Chbosky
Love
"And all the books you've read have been read by other people. And all the songs you've loved have been heard by other people. And that girl that's pretty to you is pretty to other people. and that if you looked at these facts when you were happy, you would feel great because you are describing 'unity."
- Stephen Chbosky
Awareness
"“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.”"
- Stephen Chbosky
Balance
"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."
- Stephen Chbosky
Self-awareness
"And I thought about how many people have loved those songs. And how many people got through a lot of bad times because of those songs. And how many people enjoyed good times with those songs. And how much those songs really mean. I think it would be great to have written one of those songs. I bet if I wrote one of them, I would be very proud. I hope the people who wrote those songs are happy. I hope they feel it's enough. I really do because they've made me happy. And I'm only one person."
- Stephen Chbosky
Inspiration
"I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now."
- Edna Mode
Presence
"If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves."
- Maria Edgeworth
Presence
"And remember, no matter where you go, there you are."
- Confucius
Presence
"The here and now is all we have, and if we play it right it’s all we’ll need."
- Ann Richards
Presence
"I don't look ahead. I'm right here with you. It's a good way to be."
- Danny DeVito
Presence