My own is of someone who is talented and tries to help other children.
ADORA SVITAKI wouldn’t call myself a geek, but I do sometimes teach Mommy and Daddy stuff about computers.
More Adora Svitak Quotes
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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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It seems we’re not only uninformed about our present.
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If I had my way, I’d end all wars and poverty.
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In order to make anything a reality, you have to dream about it first.
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To try to teach ignoring technology is to ignore the progress that we have made over the last century.
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We all love people who give credit to others for their success.
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A lot of negative words adults call the young.
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I cannot emphasize enough the importance of family encouragement.
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But it doesn’t change the fact that we are chained to the beast. Voluntarily, of course.
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Not just for me, but for everyone.
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Because I think that we are less hampered when it comes to ‘this costs too much’ or ‘that’s impossible.’
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Like ‘naive,’ ‘impulsive’ and ‘way too connected online,’ are all things we can turn into strengths to help us.
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The challenge is getting everyone to pay attention to it.
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Enthusiasm just creates bubbles; it doesn’t keep them from popping.
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Let’s abolish the term ‘childish’ because adults normally cause the largest problems.
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And ask for ridiculous salaries and new yachts every year.
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A real world that is increasingly technology-driven.
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By bringing current events into the classroom, everyday discussion, and social media.
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I taught my first class at a local elementary school the year my first book, ‘Flying Fingers,’ debuted.
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Hoping to instill my love of learning in other children.
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The unsaid message of that endless rack of juniors’ pushup bras?
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There are lots of different interpretations of the word ‘prodigy.’
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I was thrilled to be able to read at three.
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The next step is figuring out how you’re going to do it.
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We’re ignorant of our past.
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Since the age of four, I’ve been exploring what I can do with the written word.
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