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Damaged Quote by Matthew Norman

“After the age of about . . . what, sixteen? We’re all damaged. Every single beautiful, stupid, precious one of us. Damaged, damaged, damaged.” quote by Matthew Norman
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““After the age of about . . . what, sixteen? We’re all damaged. Every single beautiful, stupid, precious one of us. Damaged, damaged, damaged.””

Matthew Norman

About This Quote

Source Film: The Perks of Being a Wallflower, 2012

Acknowledges universal human imperfection and emotional scars that affect everyone.

In simple terms: Everyone is emotionally wounded.

Key Takeaway

Accept and heal your wounds.

Themes

vulnerability humanity self‑acceptance

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • therapy
  • creative expression
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

psychology trauma resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you notice your own damage?
  • What steps can you take toward self‑compassion?
A Different Perspective

Healing requires confronting pain, not just recognizing it.

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