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The Falcon in the Barn

Book by Trish Mercer · 9 quotes · Abuse, Being Offended, Children And Education

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“There’s discipline, Mahrree knew, and then there’s abuse. The first works, while the second never does. And some people, like Lemuel Thorne, had no idea there was even a difference.”

Discipline Abuse Discipline And Punish

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“But for some reason the Department believed all students should learn the exact same way and at the exact same time, demonstrating that no one in Instruction knew the first thing about children.”

Educational Philosophy Children And Education Common Core

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“You like to claim that you’re in charge of the world, but it’s as if the world hasn’t noticed and it does whatever it pleases in spite of you. You claim the sky is blue, but almost on a daily basis it betrays you.”

Controlling Others Illusion Of Control Sky Is Blue

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“Anyone who thought women were softer, or calmer, or gentler had obviously never visited Edge: home of vindictive females.”

Women S Strength Vindictiveness

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“That’s precisely what the governing body should NOT do—manage every detail of their lives. We are not their meddling grandmothers; we exist to keep them safe so they can make their own decisions, resolve their own problems, and live their own lives as their conscience dictates. We are NOT to become that conscience.”

Socialism Government Intervention Governmental Control Meddling Grandmothers

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“No one’s ever successfully insulted him, because he refuses to be insulted. People do their best, but Yung won’t even acknowledge the attempt of an affront.”

Insult Being Offended Taking Offense

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“This is what politics is about, right? We help the people discover the threat to their security, then we provide them with a solution.”

Politics Security State

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“Education can so easily unseat one’s confidence about the truth of the world, Mal noted privately.”

Truth Education Truths Of Life Worldly Knowledge

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“Group pressure is also a fascinating process to watch. Given enough arguments, time, and stress, even the most resolute and determined man can be made fearful enough to completely reverse his ideals to conform with everyone else.”

Conformity Peer Pressure Fear Of Men Group Pressure

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