"The Fortress of Solitude" Quotes
A coming-of-age story set in Brooklyn, exploring race, identity, and the power of music.
fiction | 550 pages | Published in 2014
Quotes
People were always good company when they were doing what they loved.
passion
It's funny how you can think you're winning when you're losing.
perspective
Sometimes it seems like the rest of the world isn't alive at all.
solitude
Just because something is invisible doesn't mean it isn't real.
perception
The world was made of air and magic.
imagination
A person had to fight to keep his memories whole.
memory
Sometimes the best way to help someone is to let them be alone.
support
The past was like a shadow, always lurking behind.
past
Words could break a person apart, piece by piece.
words
Being yourself isn't always easy, but it's worth it.
authenticity
