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The Freedom Writers Diary
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"The Freedom Writers Diary" Quotes

A teacher inspires her at-risk students to find their voices through writing.

Quotes

I have this thing I do when I'm scared or when I don't know what else to do. I clean.

Erin Gruwell

fearcoping

I think our lives are written before we're born. I think the script is ours to create.

Erin Gruwell

destinyself-determination

It's hard to trust people when you see their true colors.

Erin Gruwell

trust

I'm not really sure how to feel about anything anymore.

Erin Gruwell

confusionemotions

You are who you are because of what you've been through.

Erin Gruwell

identitypersonal growth

Just because you're here doesn't mean you're there.

Erin Gruwell

presencemindfulness

Life is about making a difference.

Erin Gruwell

purposeimpact

We are the keepers of our own destiny.

Erin Gruwell

self-determinationdestiny

You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.

Erin Gruwell

readingchildren

You can change the world if you care enough.

Erin Gruwell

changecompassion