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“We cannot expect to be taken seriously if we don't show our teachers the respect they deserve. Part of respect is arriving where expected on time.”
― Aisha Saeed, Omar Rising

“The sign above
my seat
reads In Emergency Break Glass.

This is an emergency.
I feel broken.

Why haven’t I told her? WHY HAVEN’T I TOLD HER?!
Why haven’t you told her? the old man asks, in my head.
And don’t even think about breaking that window. It’s
Illegal. A federal offense.

So is loving someone
for this long
and not doing something
about it.”
― Kwame Alexander, Swing

“the flag means a lot of different things
to a lot of different folks. But the one thing it should mean
for everyone is freedom. Mind, body, and soul. Red, white,
and blue. America the beautiful. The greatest love story
yet to be. Remember this, love gotta always win, gotta be
sincere. Hate that which is evil, and hold fast to everything
that is good and righteous, ya hear me?”
― Kwame Alexander, Swing

“I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.”
― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

“Yes, of course duct tape works in a near-vacuum. Duct tape works anywhere. Duct tape is magic and should be worshiped.”
― Andy Weir, The Martian

“Hope in the shadow of fear is the world's most powerful motivator.”
― Neal Shusterman, Scythe