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“Don’t be ridiculous,” Goddard said. “Only idiots build walls.
“The culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn't work, don't buy it. Create your own.”
― Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
― Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
“So what should we say when children complete a task—say, math problems—quickly and perfectly? Should we deny them the praise they have earned? Yes. When this happens, I say, “Whoops. I guess that was too easy. I apologize for wasting your time. Let’s do something you can really learn from!”
― Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
― Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
“We are like the phoenix," said Abuelita. "Rising again, with a new life ahead of us.”
― Esperanza Rising
― Esperanza Rising
“When someone takes away your pens you realize quite how important education is.”
― I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
― I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
“When people don't express themselves, they die one piece at a time. You'd be shocked at how many adults are really dead inside—walking through their days with no idea who they are, just waiting for a heart attack or cancer or a Mack truck to come along and finish the job. It's the saddest thing I know.”
― Speak
― Speak
Michaela’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Michaela’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Biography, Classics, Crime, Fiction, Historical fiction, History, Horror, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Psychology, Romance, Science, Self help, Suspense, Thriller, Travel, Young-adult, and childrens
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