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.””
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.
Accept and heal your wounds.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- therapy
- creative expression
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice your own damage?
- What steps can you take toward self‑compassion?
Healing requires confronting pain, not just recognizing it.