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“I don't suppose I can wear the flamingo tie," he said as he pulled on black socks.
"It's a bit festive, given the occasion," I responded.
"Can't wear it to the opera," said the Colonel, almost smiling. "Can't wear it to a funeral. Can't use it to hang myself. It's a bit useless, as ties go." I gave him a tie.”
― John Green, Looking for Alaska

“I may die young, but at least I'll die smart.”
― John Green, Looking for Alaska

“How will we ever get out of this labyrinth of suffering?”
― John Green, Looking for Alaska

“Scared isn't a good excuse. Scared is the excuse everyone has always used.”
― John Green, Looking for Alaska