“He thought there was nothing more important than knowledge...Ignorance allowed politicians to fool people and bad administrators to be re-elected. He believed schooling should be available for all, rich and poor, boys and girls” (“Growing Up in a School‘s” p. 41) #vhsreads #viloniareads #powerfulwords #education
A member of a NaNo Group asked the question: What Character or book allowed you to see yourself? (we are talking about representation) and I instantly thought of The For Colored Girls Play. And especially about this quote. Because boy does it still ring long and damn clear! #quotes #representation #powerfulwords
'Remember and that your mother's love is always with you, in grief and in happiness, no one has the strength to destroy it.' #LifeandFate #PowerfulWords #RussianClassic
"Weakness is treating someone as though they belong to you. Strength is knowing that everyone belongs to themselves."
#powerfulwords
