Late Bloomer Quotes

“So what exactly does it mean to be a late bloomer? Simply put, a late bloomer is a person who fulfills their potential later than expected; they often have talents that aren't visible to others initially... And they fulfill their potential frequently in novel and unexpected ways, surprising even those closest to them. They are not attempting to satisfy, with gritted teeth, the expectations of their parents or society, a false path that leads to burnout and brittleness, or even to depression and illness... Late bloomers are those who find their supreme destiny on their own schedule, in their own way.”
― Rich Karlgaard, Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement

“In a fruitless year, take a fearless heart
Those who bloom late will light sparks through the dark”
― Criss Jami

“A butterfly that doesn't break out from its chrysalis can't survive.”
― Debbie Rigaud, Simone Breaks All the Rules

“I was a late bloomer. I was still naïve about what 16 year olds today have known for years. I remember sitting up and taking notice—of the world, my body, others—in a way never before experienced. I noticed boys, or rather they noticed me, at 16.”
― Chila Woychik, On Being a Rat and Other Observations

“The most beautiful thing is that despite the shallow life we sometimes succumb to - the soul has no timeline and it knows what it wants and will yearn within until it seeks the journey”
― Malebo Sephodi

“Plum's own romantic history so far had been pretty limited, with minimal drama. It was one area where she felt comfortable lagging behind her peers. But she prided herself on her powerful philosophical insights into other people's relationships.”
― Lev Grossman, The Magician's Land

“Her take is that I'm just a late bloomer - that I'm taking forever to ruin my life, she's running out of patience.”
― Rainbow Rowell, Attachments

“How long does it take to make scholar?"
"Varies" said Wendell. "But only one in ten make it."

"One in ten?"

"Well yeah, but you'll make it. I can tell you're smart. Most of my roommates have been smart. In fact all of my roommates have gotten through." Wendell smiled like he didn't mind this, and there was an orange puff of hurt that said he minded it very much.

"All your roommates? How long have you been here?" Said Jinx.

"Four years”
― Sage Blackwood, Jinx's Magic