Memorable Quotes from Jacob Tremblay
13 quotesPerspectives on Reality and Understanding
Ma
He's on the other side of this wall.
[about the mouse]
Jack
What other side?
Ma
Jack, there's two sides to everything.
Jack
Not on an octagon.
Ma
Yeah, but...
Jack
An octagon has eight sides
[Interrupts]
Ma
But a wall, okay, a wall's like this, see? And we're on the inside and mouse is on the outside.
Jack
In outer space?
Ma
No, in the world. It's much closer than outer space.
Jack
I can't see the outside-side.
Ma
Listen, I know that I told you something else before, but you were much younger. I didn't think that you could understand, but now you're so old, you're so smart. I know that you can get this. Where do you think that old Nick gets our food?
Jack
From TV by magic!
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A Unique Perspective on Birth and Life
Ma
Ssh. Go back to sleep.
Jack
Once upon a time, before I came, you cried and cried and watched TV all day, until you were a zombie. But then I zoomed down from heaven, through skylight, into Room. Whoosh-pshew! And I was kicking you from the inside. Boom, boom! And then I shot out onto Rug with my eyes wide open, and you cutt-ed the cord and said, "Hello, Jack!
[reciting to himself]
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The Importance of Kindness in Understanding Others
Auggie
Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle. And if you really wanna see what people are, all you have to do is look.
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Exploring Freedom Beyond the Room's Door
Jack
It can't really be Room if door's open.
Ma
Do you want me to close it?
Jack
Nah.
Ma
Jack, can we go?
Jack
Bye, plant. Bye, chair number one. Bye, chair number two. Bye, table. Bye, wardrobe. Bye, sink. Bye-bye, skylight. Ma, say bye-bye to room.
Ma
Bye, Room.
[looks around then mouths silently]
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Bullying and Mockery in the Woods
Eddie
What've we got here? Couple of losers stinkin up the woods. Holy crap! Look at his face!
[the girl sees Auggie and gasps]
7th Grade Boy 2
He's a freak!
Eddie
Jesus, I've never seen anything that ugly in my life!
7th Grade Boy 2
Maybe it's an ork.
Jack Will
Dude, let's go.
Eddie
Go where? Hey, talkin to you, Gollum. This the one mask to rule them all? "My precious.
[the girl laughs]
Jack Will
Hey, what's your problem?!
Eddie
Your boyfriend's my problem!
[shoves Jack]
Auggie
Hey! Leave him alone.
Eddie
What're you gonna do about it? Get outta my way.
[Auggie raises his fists]
Auggie
No.
Eddie
I said, "Get outta my way!
Auggie
I said, "No"!
Amos
Yo, Jack, what's up, man?
Eddie
What's this? More little freaks?
Amos
What you call us, hick?
Eddie
Come on, prep boy.
Girl
Guys, stop! Guys, stop it! Guys, stop! Just stop, please! Stop!
Amos
Just go!
Jack Will
Oh, man! Dude! Come on! Let's go! Let's get out!
Auggie
Are you okay?
Jack
Uh...
Auggie
Dude, you're bleeding.
Jack Will
What was that? Something's coming. Amos?
Amos
Jack!
Jack Will
Over here!
Auggie
Amos, come on!
Jack Will
They follow you?
Amos
I think we lost em.
Henry
Whoa!
Jack Will
How did you guys know we needed help?
Amos
We saw them follow you out of the lodge.
Henry
I think they were seventh graders. They were huge.
Jack Will
Thanks, guys. You totally saved our butts.
Auggie
Yeah, thanks, guys.
Amos
You know, it was cool how you stood your ground, little dude.
[turns and looks at Auggie; claps Auggie on the shoulder]
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Auggie's Fight and Family Concern
Isabel
How are you?
Auggie
Good. And guess what? I got in a fight.
[shows his grazed elbow]
Isabel
Oh, my God, you're bleeding! Are you okay?
Nate
What happened?
Isabel
Auggie got in a fight.
Nate
That's terrible, I'm sorry. Did you win?
[pause]
Isabel
Nate!
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Discovering the World Together
Ma
You're gonna love it.
Jack
What?
Ma
The world.
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Exploring Familiarity in New Surroundings
Jack
Are we in another planet?
Ma
Same one. Just a different spot.
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The Impact of Appearance and Self-Image
Jack Will
Have you ever considered plastic surgery?
Auggie
Dude, this is after plastic surgery. It takes a lot to look this good.
[laughs; runs his hand through his hair]
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A Child's Request for Scissors
Jack
Grandma?
Nancy
Yes?
Jack
I need the scissors.
Nancy
What for?
Jack
For cutting my hair.
Nancy
Do you really want to do that?
Jack
I want to send it to Ma.
Nancy
How come?
Jack
She needs my strong more than me, so I want to send it to her, or you could take it to her?
Nancy
I could help you, if you'd like?
Jack
Yes please.
Jack
Do you think this will work? Can my strong be her strong, too?
Nancy
Oh. Of course it can. We all help each other stay strong. No one is strong alone. You know, you and your mom, you help each other through, don't you?
Jack
Yep.
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Visualizing Change and Aspirations
Auggie
My Mom always said... "If you don't like where you are... just picture where you wanna be.
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Mind Over Matter Conversation
Jack
Is bad tooth hurting?
Ma
Mmhmm, but you know mind over matter.
Jack
If you don't mind, it doesn't matter
Ma
You're right. Hey do you know what we're gonna do today?
Jack
What?
Ma
We're going to bake a birthday cake
Jack
A birthday cake?
Ma
Mmhmm
Jack
Like from TV?
Ma
Mmhmm, but for real
Jack
No way!
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A Promise Between Mother and Son
Ma
I'm sorry Jack.
[after she returns from the hospital after a suicide attempt]
Jack
It's okay. Don't do it again.
Ma
I promise
Jack
Are you better now?
Ma
Yeah, I'm starting to be. Hey, Jack?
Jack
Yeah?
Ma
When Grandma brought this to me I knew that I could get better. You saved me... Again.
[Shows Jack the trimmings of his hair]
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