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Little Nuggets of Wisdom to Inspire and Encourage You



As researchers, teachers, or Pinterest-users we often find use or meaning from quotes. Great leaders, scholars, and speakers often give nuggets of wisdom that we can learn from. Each of these quotes stood out to me, and hopefully, they will inspire you as well!


Quotes from Martin Luther


“I cannot and will not recant anything, 

for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe.

 Here I stand, I can do no other, 

so help me God. Amen.”


“When schools flourish, all flourishes.”



Quotes from Urie Bronfenbrenner


“Every child needs at least one adult 

who is irrationally crazy about him or her.”


“There is no more critical indicator

 of the future of a society than 

the character, competence, 

and integrity of its youth.”



Quote from Sandy Escobido


"We as professionals in the early childhood field

 have a unique opportunity to 

shape a child’s life for the better.”




Quote from Raymond Hernandez


“I am not here to save the world. 

I truly believe I am here to make a difference 

and to me making a difference may sometimes mean 

helping one child be successful in the classroom.

  You know, for me, that one little sparkle 

will make a difference throughout 

the whole day.”



Comments

  1. Kathleen MontoyaNovember 28, 2020 at 9:55 AM

    I love Raymond Hernandez's quote you chose. I too believe just one small action can make a difference throughout the world. When we connect to the children in our care and we help them preserve through their difficulties using critical thinking and problem solving skills, children will take those skills and utilize them throughout their entire life. When we model appropriate social and emotional skills children learn and develop empathy and a passion for helping, showing compassion and communicating with others.

    Raymond's quote makes me thing about this video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT-HBl2TVtI&list=PLNWfsO5XucN61g3TxHUKWSkkY0Ll9vf2m&index=2&t=54s

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  2. JesNovember 28, 2020 at 10:14 AM

    I love all of your quotes. "When schools flourish, all flourishes." by Martin Luther is such a great quote, and a belief that I wish our society as a whole had. His quote goes hand in hand with the quote from Urie Bronfenbrenner “There is no more critical indicator of the future of a society than the character, competence, and integrity of its youth.” When I look at these two quotes together I think it shows that students are our future, and when schools teach them about character, competence, and integrity they will flourish as adults, which in turn makes society flourish.

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  3. Freddricka MooreNovember 28, 2020 at 8:43 PM

    I love the Urie Bronfenbrenner quote. "Every child need at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about them." is my favorite. I agree with this quote because every child needs someone who is there for them and to support them

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  4. the unofficial bookclub.November 29, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    First of all, I love all of your quotes. I can resonate with each of them, but the Urie Bronfenbrenner is the one the stuck out to me. I feel that each child needs someone in their corner that is their personal cheerleader. A child knowing that you're always rooting for them will stick with them forver.

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