John Green is a celebrated author and educator whose work has touched millions worldwide. Rising from humble beginnings, he transformed his passion for storytelling into bestselling novels that explore complex emotions and relationships with humor and honesty. His groundbreaking books, including The Fault in Our Stars, have inspired readers to embrace empathy and resilience. Beyond writing, John has impacted education through innovative digital content, encouraging lifelong learning and creativity. His journey reminds us that with dedication and heart, we can inspire change and connect deeply with others.
"That's who you really like. The people you can think out loud in front of."
"War didn't scare me. I just didn't want to go all the way-hell over there to fight one. I had a reputation after that--I pretended I shot myself by accident, but everyone knew. I never did lose that reputation, but now most everyone is dead, and y'all ain't got any stories from them, so you have to believe mine by default: They were cowards, too. Everyone is."
"Sure, anyone can name fourteen dead people. But we're disorganized mourners, so a lot of people end up remembering Shakespeare, and no one ends up remembering the person he wrote Sonnet Fifty-five about."
"Fights were recounted, battles won amid wars sure to be lost; hope was clung to; families were both celebrated and denounced; it was agreed that friends just didn't get it; tears were shed; comfort proffered."
"You will not kill my girlfriend today, International Terrorists of Ambiguous Nationality!"
"I glanced again. He was still watching me.Look, let me just say it: He was hot. A nonhot boy stares at you relentlessly and it is, at best, awkward and, at worst, a form of assault. But a hot boy... well."
"According to the conventions of the genre, Augustus Waters kept his sense of humor till the end, did not for a moment waiver in his courage, and his spirit soared like an indomitable eagle until the world itself could not contain his joyous soul."