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“Don’t just say you have read books. Show that through them you have learned to think better, to be a more discriminating and reflective person. Books are the training weights of the mind. They are very helpful, but it would be a bad mistake to suppose that one has made progress simply by having internalized their contents.”
― Epictetus, The Discourses

“I’m reminded that our Elders are our greatest resource, embodying culture, and community. Their stories connect us to our language, medicines, land, Clans, songs, and traditions. They are a bridge between the Before and the Now, guiding those of us who will carry on in the Future.”
― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper’s Daughter

“Inaction is a powerful choice”
― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper’s Daughter

“My whole life, I've been seeking validation of my identity from others. Now that it's within my reach, I realize I don't need it.”
― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper’s Daughter