Quotes from Lennie in Of Mice and Men

I didn’t mean no harm, George.

I done a bad thing again, George. I done another bad thing.

I don’t want no trouble, George, I just want to pet them soft things.

Why can’t I have a puppy, George? I’ll take good care of it, I promise.

I like rabbits, George. I could tend to the rabbits.

I’m sorry, George. I just get so scared sometimes.

George, can’t we live off the fat of the land like you always said?

I don’t want to leave you, George. You’re my best friend.

But George, I ain’t no trouble, am I? I’m just simple.

I seen something shiny in the water, George. Can I have it?

George, I ain’t gonna do nothin’ bad. I promise.

I try to remember, George, really, I do. But it’s hard sometimes.

George, why can’t I remember all the things you tell me?

I don’t mean to be a bother, George. I just forget sometimes.

George, I don’t wanna be alone no more. I wanna have you.

I’m sorry, George. I didn’t mean to mess up again.

I like to feel the smoothness, George. It makes me happy.

Why can’t I have ketchup on my beans, George? I like the taste.

I don’t blame you for getting mad at me, George. I know I mess things up.

George, you always take care of me. I don’t know what I’d do without you.

I wish I was smart like you, George. I can’t remember nothin’.

I try to be good, George. I really do.

Sometimes, George, I get lonely. But I ain’t gonna get us in no trouble, I promise.

George, I don’t wanna go back to that place. It frightened me.

I don’t wanna fight, George. I just wanna be friends.

George, you always know what’s best. I trust you.

I love the way things feel in my hands, George. It’s like magic.

George, can you tell me about them rabbits again? It makes me happy.

I don’t like being called dumb, George. It hurts my feelings.

I’m forgetful, George. I can’t help it. But I’ll try harder for you.

George, I won’t let nobody hurt you. I’ll protect you, I promise.

I don’t wanna be alone no more, George. I wanna be with you.

George, don’t ever leave me. I don’t know what I’ll do without you.

I like the way you take care of me, George. It makes me feel safe.

I’ll work hard for you, George. I’ll do anything you ask.

George, I wish I was smart like you. I feel so dumb sometimes.

I don’t like it when people stare at me. It makes me uncomfortable.

I don’t know my own strength sometimes, George. I don’t mean to hurt nobody.

George, if I could just remember things better, I wouldn’t cause so much trouble.

I’m sorry, George. I just don’t know my own power sometimes.

I don’t wanna disappoint you, George. I just wanna make you proud.

I like the way you talk, George. It’s nice to listen to.

I don’t like hurting things, George. I’d rather be gentle.

George, you’re the only person who’s ever been kind to me.

I don’t like being scared all the time, George. I wish I was brave like you.

George, can we please go live on our own someday? Just me and you?

I wish I was like them other guys, George. I wish I was normal.

George, can we go back to that place with the rabbits someday? It felt like home.

I’m sorry, George. I didn’t mean to make things harder for you.

George, I’m glad I got you. You make me feel like I belong.