1 I don’t wanna have to change who I am in order to hang out with you. -Otis
When they start dating, Ruby tries to change Otis’ mannerisms and entire character so that he could hang out with her group. But instead, he retorts by saying that he doesn’t want to change himself for her sake.
2 No. It’s see you soon. -Maeve
When Maeve is about to depart to America for her studies, Otis says his goodbyes to her. She instead tells him that it isn’t goodbye, but rather, “see you soon” because she’ll be back for him in the end.
3 But you know, men don’t need to hit things and men can date men. -Ola
After Adam comes out of the closet, he finds it difficult to come to terms with his sexuality and identity. He opens up to Ola, who tells him that he shouldn’t be uncomfortable with who he is. It’s perfectly okay to be gay and feminine.
4 This line is not about unity, it’s about control. -Rahim
When Hope becomes the new head teacher of Moordale High, she introduces numerous new rules and regulations. Some of them included a new dress code and an absurd line that stretched through the school. Students were expected to walk only on that line in a single file. Although it was introduced as a line for unity, Rahim says that it is more about controlling the students.
5 Things are easier when you don’t care. Nobody gets hurt. -Otis
Otis had had his heart broken the last time when he was with Maeve. He wasn’t ready for yet another heartbreak. He tells her that he doesn’t care anymore, since things are easier if one doesn’t care.
6 I don’t trust anyone. But I trusted you, and that was special and you’ve messed it up. -Maeve
Isaac invaded Maeve’s privacy by deleting the voicemail that Otis had sent. She wasn’t the kind of person to trust anyone but she trusted Isaac. She was heartbroken, angry and sad that the person who she trusted cheated her.
7 I would like to be better at school and maybe not be in the bottom set anymore. Can you help me do that please? -Adam
Adam was fed up of constantly failing his tests and being in the bottom set. He was determined to change his life and become better. He asks Emily to help him learn and excel in academics.
8 You may never be the old you again, Aimee and that’s okay. -Jean
The trauma of being molested in the bus haunted Aimee so much so that she felt incapable of any form of intimacy. She consults Jean and asks her to help her become her old self again. Jean says that she may never go back to being her old self but by processing the trauma she may gain clarity on the event and heal her relationship with her body.
9 You’re 17. You don’t have to have it all figured out. -Cal
Jackson always felt pressured in his life. He felt that he needed to have it all figured out. Cal, on the other hand, was chill about everything. They tell him that he shouldn’t be so worried about his life. He was too young to have it all figured out.
10 Maybe try just being Jackson Marchetti for a bit. -Cal
Jackson felt pressured by the expectations of his parents and his own dreams. He wanted to be everything that his parents wanted him to be. Cal’s advice to him would resonate with everyone who’s been in the same place at some point in their life. We should be true to ourselves and do the things that we want to instead of trying to be like what others want us to be.
11 Why does a boy’s name need to be strong? -Jean
Jakob tells Jean that their child would probably be a boy and hence they should give him a strong name. Annoyed by that, she questions his beliefs and asks him to be more progressive.
12 I’ll always love you mum, even if you hate me. -Maeve
Maeve had a broken relationship with her mom. She felt that her mom hated her for what she had done. But no matter how much her mother hated her, she would always love her.
13 Grief hits people in different ways. -Otis
People have different reactions to loss. Grief isn’t something that is uniform among people. While some move on easily others find it difficult to cope with their sorrow.
14 Every time I’m around you all my cells are fizzy, and alive and everything feels hopeful. -Isaac
Isaac was in love with Maeve. He felt better when around her and was possessive about her. Although he had wronged her, he wanted to apologize and win her back.
15 I just wish I could take back what I did, because I’m afraid I’m not gonna have you in my life anymore. -Isaac
Isaac was very obviously in love with Maeve. But what he had done to her was inappropriate to say the least. He was afraid that he would lose her because of one mistake and was ready to do anything to have her back.
16 People deserve your whole heart Otis. If you can’t give them that, it’s better they know. It’s the kinder thing to do. -Jakob
Otis liked Ruby but love was too strong of a word to describe his feelings. He still hadn’t moved on from Maeve. Jakob advises him that it’s best that he lets her know how he feels because she deserves to know.
17 We live in completely different worlds Aimee. -Maeve
Maeve and Aimee were best friends but they came from two different worlds. Aimee was privileged and came from a well off family. On the other hand, Maeve lived a financially unstable life and there was always a divide between the two.
18 My aunt died last year and I thought the sadness would pass but it never really goes away. Only gets smaller. -Vivienne
Grief doesn’t really fade away. When you lose someone you love, you always carry that pain with you. It may get smaller, but it’ll always stay with you.
19 I didn’t think I cared about things. But I do. -Jackson
Jackson never really thought he cared about anything. Upon meeting Cal, he started discovering things he never knew about himself. He reconnected with the crazy side within him and became more free and fun.
20 My point is that we should try and live in the moment, cause we don’t have long. -Kyle
In a shroom-induced state, Kyle goes on to give a monologue about life. He speaks about how life is short and there’s no point in worrying about the future or living in the past. One should live in the moment and enjoy every moment they have.
20 Best Sex Education Season 3 Quotes That All Fans Will Love
1. I don’t wanna have to change who I am in order to hang out with you. -Otis
2. No. It’s see you soon. -Maeve
3. But you know, men don’t need to hit things and men can date men. -Ola
4. This line is not about unity, it’s about control. -Rahim
5. Things are easier when you don’t care. Nobody gets hurt. -Otis
6. I don’t trust anyone. But I trusted you, and that was special and you’ve messed it up. -Maeve
7. I would like to be better at school and maybe not be in the bottom set anymore. Can you help me do that please? -Adam
8. You may never be the old you again, Aimee and that’s okay. -Jean
9. You’re 17. You don’t have to have it all figured out. -Cal
10. Maybe try just being Jackson Marchetti for a bit. -Cal
11. Why does a boy’s name need to be strong? -Jean
12. I’ll always love you mum, even if you hate me. -Maeve
13. Grief hits people in different ways. -Otis
14. Every time I’m around you all my cells are fizzy, and alive and everything feels hopeful. -Isaac
15. I just wish I could take back what I did, because I’m afraid I’m not gonna have you in my life anymore. -Isaac
16. People deserve your whole heart Otis. If you can’t give them that, it’s better they know. It’s the kinder thing to do. -Jakob
17. We live in completely different worlds Aimee. -Maeve
18. My aunt died last year and I thought the sadness would pass but it never really goes away. Only gets smaller. -Vivienne
19. I didn’t think I cared about things. But I do. -Jackson
20. My point is that we should try and live in the moment, cause we don’t have long. -Kyle