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13 Meaningful Quotes From '13 Reasons Why' That Will Teach You A Lot

After four seasons, "13 Reasons Why" is finally coming to an end on June 5.

Maggie Ruland

Jun 03, 2020

University of Georgia

2017

13 Meaningful Quotes From '13 Reasons Why' That Will Teach You A Lot

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When I first watched the show, I was a high schooler who felt like, I myself, was a student at Liberty High. Even during the trials, I was right there next to the characters with Hannah Baker more alive than ever before. However, I did not even realize there was a third season let alone another season coming out.

A few months ago when I saw the trailer for the final season of "13 Reasons Why" I was confused. I've already heard the tapes and saw the impact of the character's actions, now what?

So I decided to rewatch the first three seasons and realized just how important this show is. Here are 13 meaningful quotes from the first three seasons of "13 Reasons Why."

1. “You can’t change other people, but you can change yourself.”

Hannah Baker, Season 1

2. “It has to get better. The way we treat each other and look out for each other. It has to get better somehow.”

Clay Jensen, Season 1

3. “Sometimes things just happen to you. They just happen. You can’t help it. But it’s what you do next that counts. Not what happens but what you decide to do about it.”

Hannah Baker, Season 1

4. “Just because you have the picture doesn’t mean you have the whole story.”

Tyler Down, Season 2

5. “You fool yourself into thinking that by keeping things hidden, it makes it easier for you to get by.”

Zach Dempsey, Season 2

6. “Sometimes it seems like no matter what you do, people still see you the way they want to.”

Jessica Davis, Season 2

7. “Keeping it in, that is not brave. Feeling the pain, facing it, that takes courage.”

Olivia Baker, Season 2

8. “When we act out of anger or fear, we can hurt people we don’t mean to hurt.”

Tony Padilla, Season 2

9. “How do we take what hurts most? Take the darkness and turn it into light? I think the answer is we love each other.”

Clay Jensen, Season 2

10. “When you judge someone by their past, it can make that past impossible to escape.”

Ani Achola, Season 3

11. “When people stare at you and talk or they don’t stare but you can tell that they want to, just remember that you know who you are, and they don’t.”

Tyler Down, Season 3

12. “Winning at the cost of who you are, winning at the cost of becoming someone that you hate, means nothing.”

Zach Dempsey, Season 3

13. “I’m a person in a thousand pieces … It’s a long, hard process, but little by little, you start picking up the pieces. And you realize that what you’re making is a mirror. And the more pieces you put together, the more you see yourself.”

Bryce Walker, Season 3

Throughout "13 Reasons Why," we were taught compassion, forgiveness, love, and most importantly the impact that one could have when they stand up for what they believe in.

Hannah Baker deserved better – and after witnessing Bryce Walker's path to redemption which took a fatal turn – I contend that Bryce Walker also deserved better.

Hopefully, the final season will be even more significant than the first three by discussing crucial issues and heavy-hitting storylines.

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13 Meaningful Quotes From '13 Reasons Why' That Will Teach You A Lot

After four seasons, "13 Reasons Why" is finally coming to an end on June 5.

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1. “You can’t change other people, but you can change yourself.”

2. “It has to get better. The way we treat each other and look out for each other. It has to get better somehow.”

3. “Sometimes things just happen to you. They just happen. You can’t help it. But it’s what you do next that counts. Not what happens but what you decide to do about it.”

4. “Just because you have the picture doesn’t mean you have the whole story.”

5. “You fool yourself into thinking that by keeping things hidden, it makes it easier for you to get by.”

6. “Sometimes it seems like no matter what you do, people still see you the way they want to.”

7. “Keeping it in, that is not brave. Feeling the pain, facing it, that takes courage.”

8. “When we act out of anger or fear, we can hurt people we don’t mean to hurt.”

9. “How do we take what hurts most? Take the darkness and turn it into light? I think the answer is we love each other.”

10. “When you judge someone by their past, it can make that past impossible to escape.”

11. “When people stare at you and talk or they don’t stare but you can tell that they want to, just remember that you know who you are, and they don’t.”

12. “Winning at the cost of who you are, winning at the cost of becoming someone that you hate, means nothing.”

13. “I’m a person in a thousand pieces … It’s a long, hard process, but little by little, you start picking up the pieces. And you realize that what you’re making is a mirror. And the more pieces you put together, the more you see yourself.”

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We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

Don't Be That Person

1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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