Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Quotes
“To all the boys who’ve had to learn to play by different rules”
“Why do we smile? Why do we laugh? Why do we feel alone? Why are we sad and confused? Why do we read poetry? Why do we cry when we see a painting? Why is there a riot in the heart when we love? Why do we feel shame? What is that thing in the pit of your stomach called desire?”
Part One: The Different Rules of Summer
Chapter One
“One summer night I fell asleep, hoping the world would be different when I woke. In the morning, when I opened my eyes, the world was the same.” - pg 5
“I was fifteen. I was bored. I was miserable. As far as I was concerned, the sun could have melted the blue right off the sky. Then the sky could be as miserable as I was.” - pg 5
Chapter Two
“Maybe Richie Valens died young — but he did something. I mean, he really did something. Me? What have I done?” - pg 7
“The problem with my life was that it was someone else’s idea.” - pg 8
“It was a small idea. But at least the idea was mine.” - pg 9
““Sometimes when people talk, they don’t always tell the truth.”” - pg 10















