Quote by Jodi Picoult
And oh she had been broken. She hid it well, but Ross knew from personal experience that once you had put the pieces together, even though you might look intact, you were never quite the same as you'd been before the fall
Summary
This quote suggests that while someone may appear whole, after going through a significant emotional or physical hardship, they are forever changed. The speaker, Ross, signifies that he has personally experienced this transformation and can recognize it in others, including the person being referred to in the quote. Despite the person's efforts to conceal their brokenness, the scars and internal changes persist, leaving them irrevocably altered from their previous state.
Topics
Deception/lying
By Jodi Picoult