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"Speak" Quotes

A high school freshman struggles with the trauma of a sexual assault and finds her voice through art and self-expression.

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The suffragettes refused to be polite in demanding what they wanted or grateful for getting what they deserved.

Laurie Halse Anderson

feminismequality

It is easier not to say anything. Shut your trap, button your lip, can it. All that crap you hear on TV about communication and expressing feelings is a lie. Nobody really wants to hear what you have to say.

Laurie Halse Anderson

communicationsilence

When people don't express themselves, they die one piece at a time.

Laurie Halse Anderson

communicationself-expression

The first ten lies they tell you in high school.

Laurie Halse Anderson

lieseducation

You don't like anything. You are the most depressed person I've ever met, and excuse me for saying this, but you are no fun to be around and I think you need professional help.

Laurie Halse Anderson

depressionmental health

It's easier to keep your mouth shut. But it's not honest.

Laurie Halse Anderson

honestycommunication

If only she could be so oblivious again, to feel such love without knowing it, mistaking it for laughter.

Laurie Halse Anderson

loveinnocence

I have survived. I am here. Confused, screwed up, but here. So, how can I find my way? Is there a chain saw of the soul, an ax I can take to my memories or fears?

Laurie Halse Anderson

survivalhealing

Let me tell you what I learned about the word 'hate.' It's a very big word. Very powerful.

Laurie Halse Anderson

hateemotion

I have found the best way to make friends is to be honest as often as possible. If you lie, they'll screw you.

Laurie Halse Anderson

friendshiphonesty