"We cannot silence the voices that we do not like hearing. We can, however, do everything in our power to make certain that other voices are heard."

-- Deborah Prothrow-Stith

#Voice Quotes #Justice Quotes #Silence Quotes

“We have it all. We have great diversity of people, we have a wonderful land, and we have great possibilities. So all those things combined there's nowhere else I'd rather be.”
“The scientific process has two motives: one is to understand the natural world, the other is to control it.”

Source : C. P. Snow, Stefan Collini (2012). “The Two Cultures”, p.67, Cambridge University Press
“Help is dangerous because it exists outside the human economy: the only payment for help is gratitude.”
“This is just the beginning, the beginning of understanding that cyberspace has no limits, no boundaries.”
“Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it's through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth.”

Source : "Michael Morpurgo: We are failing too many boys in the enjoyment of reading" by Teacher's blog Michael Morpurgo, www.theguardian.com. July 2, 2012.
“From that time on, the world was hers for the reading. She would never be lonely again, never miss the lack of intimate friends. Books became her friends and there was one for every mood.”
“What does it mean when Republicans and Democrats alike warn us about the 'pain' involved in cutting government spending - in their spending less of our money? For the average citizen, what pain is there in his keeping more of his money to invest it the way he wants? Taxes cost people. Tax cuts do not cost government.”
“My parents taught me I could be anything in the world I wanted to be.”

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