The goal is not to turn kids into your kind of adult, but rather better adults than you have been.
ADORA SVITAKThere’s no committee that says, ‘This is the type of person who can change the world – and you can’t.
More Adora Svitak Quotes
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Due to the fact that we are not jaded or cynical.
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Young people are often asked, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ and given advice about how to lead meaningful adult lives.
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In order to make anything a reality, you have to dream about it first.
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It has romance. Pretty dresses. Dancing. Limos. High school. Coming of age.
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Hoping to instill my love of learning in other children.
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History is made every day.
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The point of my work is to make it clear that all youth can make ‘big miracles’ happen.
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And when school doesn’t offer the same, it’s easy to tune out.
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Any good teacher knows how important it is to connect with students and understand our culture.
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Our words can have power that we don’t think we have in everyday life.
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If I had my way, I’d end all wars and poverty.
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My family joke that I’m really a very senior person who accidentally happens to be 11.
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As children, we have a tenuous idea of love.
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And ask for ridiculous salaries and new yachts every year.
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CEOs of top companies could probably use a dose of not-asking-for-raise behavior and less self-entitlement.
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