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10 quotes from Wonder that will inspire you to always choose kind

Wonder tells the unforgettable story of August Pullman - a boy who's desperate to blend in but is destined to stand out. Here are ten uplifting quotes from the story, that will inspire you to always #ChooseKind. 

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An image of the book Wonder by R J Palacio on an orange background with a shape coming out of the bottom filled with stars.

1. “When given the choice between being right or being kind choose kind.”

2. “I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.”

3. “Kinder than is necessary. Because it's not enough to be kind. One should be kinder than needed.”

4. “Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.”

An illustration from the book Wonder by R J Palacio that shows the character Auggie with an astronaut helmet on
Illustration from Wonder by R. J. Palacio

6. “Sometimes I think my head is so big because it is so full of dreams”

7. “It’s not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend.”

8. “The best way to measure how much you've grown isn't by inches or the number of laps you can now run around the track, or even your grade point average-- though those things are important, to be sure. It's what you've done with your time, how you've chosen to spend your days, and whom you've touched this year. That, to me, is the greatest measure of success.” 

9. “We carry with us, as human beings, not just the capacity to be kind, but the very choice of kindness.”

10. “It's what you've done with your time, how you've chosen to spend your days, and whom you've touched this year. That, to me, is the greatest measure of success.” 

What do you think of these quotes? Is there anything you’d like to see more of on the website? Send any suggestions to: childrenseditor@penguin.co.uk

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