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“He's not angry at you, he's angry at the universe. He's angry because your enemy isn't something he can fight."
"It's a big universe to be angry with, a never-ending fury.”
― And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
"It's a big universe to be angry with, a never-ending fury.”
― And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
“Truth is like a blanket that always leaves your feet cold!”
― Dead Poets Society
― Dead Poets Society
“Mr. Anderson thinks that everything inside of him is worthless and embarrassing. Isn't that right, Todd? And that's your worse fear.”
― Dead Poets Society
― Dead Poets Society
“Don’t worry. I’m going to give you a balloon, Grandpa. So you can have it in space.”
“A balloon won’t stop me from disappearing, Noahnoah.” Grandpa sighs.
“I know. But you’ll get it on your birthday. As a present.”
“That sounds unnecessary.” Grandpa smiles.
The boy nods.
“If you keep hold of it you’ll know that right before you went into space someone gave you a balloon. And it’s the most unnecessary present anyone can get because there’s absolutely no need for a balloon in space. And that’ll make you laugh.”
Grandpa closes his eyes. Breathes in the boy’s hair.
“That’s the best present I’ve never been given.”
― And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
“A balloon won’t stop me from disappearing, Noahnoah.” Grandpa sighs.
“I know. But you’ll get it on your birthday. As a present.”
“That sounds unnecessary.” Grandpa smiles.
The boy nods.
“If you keep hold of it you’ll know that right before you went into space someone gave you a balloon. And it’s the most unnecessary present anyone can get because there’s absolutely no need for a balloon in space. And that’ll make you laugh.”
Grandpa closes his eyes. Breathes in the boy’s hair.
“That’s the best present I’ve never been given.”
― And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
“... there is a great need in all of us to be accepted, but you must trust what is unique or different about yourself, even if it is odd or unpopular.”
― Dead Poets Society
― Dead Poets Society
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