Who said "There had to be something better than this."?

This quote is attributed to Johnny Cade.

There had to be something better than this. - Johnny Cade

"There had to be something better than this."

Johnny Cade Hope

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."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."