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Shortcomings
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"Shortcomings" Quotes

A graphic novel exploring the complexities of love, race, and identity through the lens of a flawed protagonist.

Quotes

I guess I've always been too self-involved to be a good activist.

Adrian Tomine

self-reflectionactivism

It's not like you're the only one who's ever felt like this.

Adrian Tomine

lonelinessempathy

People are always more complicated than you think.

Adrian Tomine

complexityjudgment

I don't know why I'm so obsessed with how other people see me.

Adrian Tomine

self-imageinsecurity

Maybe it's just easier for some people to be alone.

Adrian Tomine

solitudeintroversion

You can't just be passive-aggressive about everything.

Adrian Tomine

communicationassertiveness

Sometimes it feels like I'm living someone else's life.

Adrian Tomine

identityauthenticity

I'm not sure I even know what I want anymore.

Adrian Tomine

confusionself-discovery

It's hard to be happy when you're always comparing yourself to others.

Adrian Tomine

happinesscomparison

I don't want to settle for a mediocre life.

Adrian Tomine

ambitionfulfillment