--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: [on his dwarfism] When I was younger…" description: "\"[on his dwarfism] When I was younger, definitely, I let it get to me. As an adolescent, I was bitter and angry and I definitely put up these walls. But..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/183/peter-dinklage-4013_angry_on-his-dwarfism-when-i-was-younger-defin_2509925.jpg" --- # \[on his dwarfism\] When I was younger, definitely, I let it… ![“[on his dwarfism] When I was younger, definitely, I let it get to me. As an adolescent, I was bitter and angry and I definitely put up these walls. But the older you get, you realize you just have to have a sense of humour. You just know that it's not your problem. It's theirs.” quote by Peter Dinklage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/183/peter-dinklage-4013_angry_on-his-dwarfism-when-i-was-younger-defin_2509925.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/183/peter-dinklage-4013_angry_on-his-dwarfism-when-i-was-younger-defin_2509925.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/183/peter-dinklage-4013_angry_on-his-dwarfism-when-i-was-younger-defin_2509925.jpg) > “\[on his dwarfism\] When I was younger, definitely, I let it get to me. As an adolescent, I was bitter and angry and I definitely put up these walls. But the older you get, you realize you just have to have a sense of humour. You just know that it's not your problem. It's theirs.” [Peter Dinklage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peter-dinklage/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He reflects on overcoming personal challenges by adopting humor, recognizing that others' judgments are their issue. **In simple terms:** Humor eases personal pain. Key Takeaway Cultivate humor to deflect negativity. Themes self‑acceptance humor resilience Mood reflective empathetic Type motivational inspirational When to use this quote - social interactions - public speaking - personal growth Key Concepts psychology social coping identity Questions to Reflect On - How can humor be used constructively? - When does humor become avoidance? 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