"We do not really see through our eyes or hear through our ears, but through our beliefs."

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Source : Lisa Delpit (2013). “Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom”, p.55, The New Press

Lisa Delpit

#Eye Quotes #Ears Quotes #Belief Quotes

“In God, the characteristics of men and women that we admire in men and women are combined. That's been a traditional Catholic teaching that God is the combination of opposites.”
“If I had my way, I would have sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll at least 4-6 hours a day.”
“Our laws governing lobbying and campaign contributions have struck the right balance between the wishes of the people and those of private industry, so why are we so quick to doubt that the same great results can be achieved by putting the government's justice-dealing branch on the same market-based course?”
“Nothing can relieve the pain. Not crying, laughing, screaming, begging. Nothing can change the past.”

Source : Tabitha Suzuma (2010). “Forbidden”, p.410, Random House
“Some players don't like training and I've seen some players who aren't bothered if they play or not. But I want to play every game. Sometimes you have to rest in certain games, but I want to play in every game.”
“People don't see hunger in front of them so they are not directly affected. What I am doing is connecting young people to the issue”
“I would rather be respected than elected.”
“On January 27, 2001, the focus of my career and the process of changing the desires of my heart all began. It was no longer about me but rather how I could impact others for the Kingdom. I officially was in the people business. That philosophy, combined with a warrior mentality, I believe, has endeared me to being labeled a positive clubhouse influence.”

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