Speak

by Laurie Halse Anderson

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.”

You are hungry to speak up. You just need more adults who will listen.

May you always have the courage to speak up.

never be afraid to speak up for yourself.”

Censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance.