“Growing up is so difficult, Anna. The disappointments and the heartbreaks, the frightening problems, the menaces and cruelties of the world.”

Maria Ouspenskaya - Madame von Eln

“You had a dream, you know? Great. When you were eight, it was adorable. When you were eighteen, it was inspiring. At twenty-eight, it's officially embarrassing. And I just want you to stop before we get to heartbreaking.”

Patti D'Arbanville - Becky's Mom

“A girl of sixteen's practically an idiot anyway, so I can't very well blame you for something that was practically done by somebody else.”

Henry Fonda - Charles

“Young boys should never be sent to bed, they always wake up a day older.”
Johnny Depp - Sir James Matthew Barrie

“Nobody ever listens to a teenager. Everybody thinks you should be happy just because you're young. They don't see the wars that we fight every single day. And one day, my war will end. And I won't die. And I will not tolerate abuse from anyone. I am strong.”
Vanetta Smith - Brandy Ross