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6 Best Wolfgang Herrndorf Quotes

6 quotes by Wolfgang Herrndorf from Why We Took the Car, each linked to the full book summary.

“We were just two guys, a stolen car, and a road that went nowhere.”

Maik reflects on the simplicity and absurdity of their adventure early in the novel.

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“I had never been so far away from everything, and I had never felt so free.”

Maik's feeling of liberation as they drive through the countryside, away from his problems.

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“Tschick was the only person who ever looked at me like I mattered.”

Maik acknowledges the significance of Tschick's friendship in his life.

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“The map was useless, but it was better than nothing.”

The boys rely on a map given by the old man, symbolizing their uncertain but hopeful direction.

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“We didn't know where we were going, but we knew we had to get there.”

A moment of determination as the boys continue their journey despite obstacles.

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“I realized that I had been looking for something that didn't exist.”

Maik's epiphany about his crush on Tatjana and his idealized view of life.

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