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Dance Me Outside
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"Dance Me Outside" Quotes

"Dance Me Outside" by W.P. Kinsella is a collection of interconnected stories that explore the lives, struggles, and humor of Indigenous teenagers living on a Canadian reservation.

Quotes

I'm just tryin' to stay outta jail. It's like a career with me.

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crimeself-preservation

You can't trust nobody but your family. And sometimes, not even them.

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trustfamily

The rez is a dangerous place. But it's home.

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homedanger

Sometimes, you gotta laugh to keep from cryin'.

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laughtercoping

You can't let the white man get you down. You gotta rise above.

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resilienceracism

Life's tough, but we're tougher.

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resilienceadversity

Love ain't always pretty, but it's always worth fightin' for.

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loveperseverance

The past ain't somethin' you can outrun. It's always right there behind you.

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pastregret

We might be poor, but we're rich in spirit.

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spiritualitycontentment

Don't let nobody tell you who you are. Only you can define yourself.

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self-identityempowerment