Rebellious and Tough:
* "He was tougher than the rest of us. I guess maybe that's why we liked him. We needed him." - Ponyboy Curtis
* "Dally's been in trouble with the police since he was twelve. He's been in reform school three times." - Ponyboy Curtis
* "Dally had been in a rumble once that left him with a busted lip, a black eye, and a nasty cut across his forehead that had left a scar like a jagged line." - Ponyboy Curtis
* "He was a bad boy, but he was our bad boy." - Ponyboy Curtis
Protective and Loyal:
* "He wasn't supposed to be there, he wasn't supposed to care. But Dally cared, he cared about us, and he cared about Johnny." - Ponyboy Curtis
* "He was Johnny's best friend, even though Johnny didn't know it." - Ponyboy Curtis
* "Dally was like a brother to me. He knew me better than anyone else." - Ponyboy Curtis
Haunted and Desperate:
* "Dally was always in trouble, but he was always there for us. He was like a lost puppy, trying to find his way back home." - Ponyboy Curtis
* "I knew Dally was desperate. He was trying to find something, something he couldn't find." - Ponyboy Curtis
* "He was always running away, running away from himself." - Ponyboy Curtis
Brave and Selfless:
* "Dally was the bravest guy I ever knew. He didn't care what happened to him, as long as his friends were safe." - Ponyboy Curtis
* "He went back to the burning church to save Johnny, even though he knew it was dangerous." - Ponyboy Curtis
* "He died a hero, even though he didn't want to be one." - Ponyboy Curtis
These quotes offer a glimpse into the complex character of Dally Winston. He was a troubled and rebellious young man, but also fiercely loyal and brave. His death in the story is a tragedy, but it also serves as a testament to his courage and the strength of his friendships.