--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Not because he was a decent block, mind…" description: "\"“Not because he was a decent block, mind you. He was an arse. But he was a shirt arse, like meself. (Napoleon)”\" — Stephanie Perkins" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/620/stephanie-perkins-482_arse_not-because-he-was-a-decent-block-mind-y_1169869.png" --- # Not because he was a decent block, mind you. He was an… ![“Not because he was a decent block, mind you. He was an arse. But he was a shirt arse, like meself. (Napoleon)” quote by Stephanie Perkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/620/stephanie-perkins-482_arse_not-because-he-was-a-decent-block-mind-y_1169869.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/620/stephanie-perkins-482_arse_not-because-he-was-a-decent-block-mind-y_1169869.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/620/stephanie-perkins-482_arse_not-because-he-was-a-decent-block-mind-y_1169869.png) > ““Not because he was a decent block, mind you. He was an arse. But he was a shirt arse, like meself. (Napoleon)”” [Stephanie Perkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephanie-perkins/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character is flawed yet endearing, showing that imperfections can be relatable and humorous. **In simple terms:** Flawed characters can be likable. Key Takeaway Embrace imperfections. Themes humor character flaws Mood playful self‑aware Type character analysis humor When to use this quote - acting - writing - character development - audience connection Key Concepts relatability self‑deprecation Questions to Reflect On - How do flaws affect audience empathy? - When do flaws become off‑putting? A Different Perspective Not all flaws are negative; they can alienate some viewers. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Arse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/arse/) ## Related quotes > [“I love the way you smile at me... knocks me on my arse.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/amy-harmon/i-love-the-way-you-smile-at-me-knocks-me-on-my-arse/) [Amy Harmon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/amy-harmon/) > [“Some men’s chests are more buttlike than some women’s butts.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mokokoma-mokhonoana/some-men-s-chests-are-more-buttlike-than-some-women-s-butts/) [Mokokoma Mokhonoana](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mokokoma-mokhonoana/) > [“Rough as a badger's arse”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/marian-keyes/rough-as-a-badger-s-arse/) [Marian Keyes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marian-keyes/) > [“A fart is just your arse applauding.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/billy-connolly/a-fart-is-just-your-arse-applauding/) [Billy Connolly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/billy-connolly/) > [Not that i had a big arse but even that was toned.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/benedict-cumberbatch/not-that-i-had-a-big-arse-but-even-that-was-toned/) [Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/benedict-cumberbatch/) > [Whether I fall on my feet or fall on my arse, I dunno. 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