Who said "I wish I could do something important."?

This quote is attributed to Johnny Cade.

I wish I could do something important. - Johnny Cade

"I wish I could do something important."

Johnny Cade

Character in The Outsiders

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"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."

"I had always wanted to be a hero."

"You still have a lot of time."

"We're all pretty much alike, when you come right down to it."