The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Quotes

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Identity Quotes

"I can't tell you exactly who I am," replied the querulous whine, "because I've only been born a few hours – but my last name is certainly Button." (1.1.44)

Life, Consciousness, and Existence Quotes

I shall tell you what occurred, and let you judge for yourself. (1.1.1)

Transformation Quotes

I shall tell you what occurred, and let you judge for yourself. (1.1.1)

Society and Class Quotes

I shall tell you what occurred, and let you judge for yourself. The Roger Buttons held an enviable position, both social and financial, in ante-bellum Baltimore. They were related to the This Famil...

Family Quotes

"I can't tell you exactly who I am," replied the querulous whine, "because I've only been born a few hours – but my last name is certainly Button." "You lie! You're an impostor!" The old man...