weltschmerz: its the depression you feel when the world as it is does not line up with the world as you think it should be.
John GreenI just want to fly under the radar, because when you start to make yourself into a big deal, that's when you get shot down.
John GreenThe Colonel led all the cheers. Cornbread!" he screamed. CHICKEN!" the crowd responded. Rice!" PEAS!" And then, all together: "WE GOT HIGHER SATs." Hip Hip Hip Hooray!" the Colonel cried. YOU'LL BE WORKIN' FOR US SOMEDAY!
John Green