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Climbing the Stairs
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"Climbing the Stairs" Quotes

When her father dies and her family faces discrimination, 15-year-old Vidya dreams of going to college and becoming a doctor in 1940s India.

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The world is not a perfect place, and sometimes it’s hard to find your way.

Padma Venkatraman

struggleperseverance

I believe that the library is the most democratic place in the world.

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educationequality

Sometimes we have to make hard choices, even when we don’t want to.

Padma Venkatraman

decision makingresponsibility

The past is like a photograph. It exists, but it doesn’t change.

Padma Venkatraman

pastmemories

I’ve learned that we can’t control what happens to us, only how we deal with it.

Padma Venkatraman

resilienceadaptability

Change is difficult, but sometimes necessary for progress.

Padma Venkatraman

changeprogress

Family is not just about blood. It’s about love and support.

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familylove

Dreams have the power to give us hope, even in the darkest times.

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hopedreams

Learning to be independent is both scary and empowering.

Padma Venkatraman

independenceempowerment

The world is full of stories, waiting to be heard and shared.

Padma Venkatraman

storiescommunication