What is the quote that shows Ponyboy being thoughtful?

I would, I would help her and Randy both if I could. "Hey," I said suddenly, "can you see the sunset real good from the West Side?" 

Here, Ponyboy realizes that both the Greasers and Socs are just kids going through different challenges presented by their circumstances. He also demonstrates his desire to help everyone regardless of their backgrounds, and this aspect draws him closer to Cherry Valance.
Cherry finds Ponyboy different because of how he perceives the situation between the Socs and the Greasers. Additionally, during a conversation between Ponyboy and Cherry, Ponyboy clarifies some misconceptions that Cherry has against Dally. He is also receptive to Cherry’s explanation of issues that the Socs go through and tries to relate.
Ponyboy is caught up in the cycle of violence not out of choice but out of circumstance. He is a Greaser, and this puts him on a warpath with the Socs. He has no choice but to participate in rumbles. At some point, he is also forced to defend himself from an attack by the Socs. However, he does not support all his own actions and hopes for a peaceful resolution to their conflicts.