- Kevin Arnold - The Narrator: I guess in the end Miss Shaw did what was best for her. After all, no compromises, no regrets. The only thing is, she didn't do what was best for us. But even today, I don't know who to be angry at; her, or the system that drove her away.
- Kevin Arnold: Dad, I don't think you really understand.
- Jack Arnold: Oh I don't?
- Kevin Arnold: Well, I mean, this isn't a Math class. There are no right or wrong answers. I mean, you can't grade people's thoughts. Or society would turn into an abyss of mediocrity. Well... besides, it doesn't even matter what you think of me. It only matters what I think of me.
- Kevin Arnold - The Narrator: There! Philosophically speaking, you couldn't argue with that.
- Jack Arnold: As long as you're living under my roof, you damn well better care what I think of you.
- Kevin Arnold: Right.
- Wayne Arnold: I think you're swell
- [laughs]