I just want the pleasure of noticing these things at a safe distance... Author: John Green Copy Quote More from John Green “I did some research on this a couple years ago," Augustus continued. "I was won…” “This is what happens: somebody—girl usually—got a free spirit, doesn't get on t…” “We were kissing.I thought: This is good.I thought: I am not bad at this kissing…” “But as for me: I must ask the wounded man where he is hurt, because I cannot be…”