"Where I live, nobody who's fourteen is having sex and doing major drugs. And I think if you see it in the movies, you may be influenced by it. I think it's so important to preserve your innocence"
- Natalie Portman
About this Quote
In this quote, actress Natalie Portman is revealing her belief that where she lives, it is uncommon for fourteen-year-olds to take part in sex or utilize heavy drugs. She also suggests that direct exposure to these habits through media, such as movies, can potentially influence young people to participate in them. Portman highlights the importance of preserving one's innocence, likely referring to the concept of preserving a sense of purity and naivety throughout the teenage years. This quote highlights the societal pressure and expectations placed on youths to comply with specific habits, and the value of making mindful options to secure one's own well-being.
This quote is written / told by Natalie Portman somewhere between June 9, 1981 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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