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Bully Quote by Patty Jenkins

“There's the 7-year-old me that pretended to be Wonder Woman running around the schoolyard. Like, what an incredible thing to imagine that when the bully shows up or the villain, you would be strong enough to do something about it. But, also, you look like Lynda Carter while you're doing it - like…” quote by Patty Jenkins
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“There's the 7-year-old me that pretended to be Wonder Woman running around the schoolyard. Like, what an incredible thing to imagine that when the bully shows up or the villain, you would be strong enough to do something about it. But, also, you look like Lynda Carter while you're doing it - like, 'Oh, my God.'”

Patty Jenkins

About This Quote

Imagining oneself as a superhero empowers a child to confront bullies, blending fantasy with confidence.

In simple terms: Pretending to be a hero builds courage against bullies.

Key Takeaway

Use imagination to boost confidence.

Themes

childhood imagination empowerment

Mood

inspired playful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • schoolyard
  • play
  • bullying incidents

Key Concepts

heroic archetype psychological resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can imagination be turned into real action?
  • What role does role‑modeling play?
A Different Perspective

Fantasy may not translate to real‑world solutions without support.

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