How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Mama won't let me diet anymore. Just between us, I don't really know why it's any of her business. It's true I have had a cold for the last couple of weeks, but I know it's not the diet that is causing it. […] I don't know why she can't let me live my own life. […] She says I'm going to have to start eating dinner again too, and just when I'm getting down where I want to be and I've quit fighting the hunger pangs. (14.2)
It sounds like Alice is hearing what her mom is saying, seeing the sense in what she's laying down, and being contrary for the sake of it. Obviously her diet is a wee bit too extreme if she's fighting hunger pangs, and maybe she's looking for a reason to stop that doesn't feel like quitting.
Quote #2
I've tried to bury myself in books and my studies and my music and pretend I don't care. I guess I don't really care, and besides what difference could it possibly make if I did? I've gained five pounds and I don't care about that either. (25.1)
Alice doth protest too much, or something like that. She does care, that's why she's writing about it in her diary and trying to convince herself that she doesn't care. We can see right through your charade, Alice.
Quote #3
It was fun! It was ecstatic! It was glorious! But I don't think I'll ever try it again. I've heard too many frightening stories about drugs. […] And besides, the whole experience is over and past and I'll never think of it again. (45.13)
Here's the thing about vowing to never think about something: It doesn't work. You can't really control your thoughts, and when it comes to something huge like your newfound love for hallucinogens, you can bet your sweet bottom it'll pop up in your subconscious before you can stop it.