13 Reasons Why Quotes

Hannah Baker (from the tape): See, I have this theory, Zach. I have this theory that you’re lonely too. Could that be possible? What kind of lonely could the great Zach Dempsey possibly feel? Maybe that kind where you think no one truly sees you. I know that kind of lonely. Do you?

Hannah Baker: What if the only way not to feel bad is to stop feeling anything at all, forever?

Hannah Baker (from the tape): It happened after Valentine’s Day… when you really feel that lack of human contact. Especially when you make contact with the wrong human. That’s a whole new level of lonely. But through it all… you still want to believe there are good guys in the world. You were kind that night. You just sat there, letting me ignore you… until it was almost comical.

Hannah Baker (from the tape): The kind of lonely I’m talking about is when you feel you’ve got nothing left. Nothing. And no one. Like you’re drowning, and no one will throw you a line.

Hannah Baker (from the tape): You’re going to tell me this one’s no big deal… but let me tell you about being lonely. Humans are a social species. We rely on connections to survive. Even the most basic social interactions help keep us alive. Statistics prove the subjective feeling of loneliness can increase the likelihood of premature death by 26%. If it sounds like I’m quoting from a school textbook… I am. Too bad nobody bothered to read it. And let me tell you… there’s all kinds of ways to feel lonely.