That's why people don't ever think to blame the Socs and are always ready to jump on us. We look hoody and they look decent. It could be just the other way around - half of the hoods I know are pretty decent guys underneath all that grease, and from what I've heard, a lot of Socs are just cold-blooded mean - but people usually go by looks.

I had it then. Soda fought for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, and Two-Bit for conformity. Why do I fight? I thought, and couldn't think of any real good reason. There isn't any real good reason for fighting except self-defense.

I don't know why I go to school unless for kicks, oh well might as well do dissect a frog.

I didn't think much about that statement then. But later I would-I still do. I think about it and think about it until I think I'm going crazy.

Writer's were supposed to be a litte crazy

Movies can't ruin books. They can only ruin movies.

I like having a private name and a public name. It helps keep things straight.