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“We want to believe that love is singular and exclusive, and it unnerves us to think that it might actually be renewable and somewhat repetitive in its habits.”

Book:A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

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George Saunders

George Saunders, born on December 2, 1958, is an American writer known for his unique humor and profound insights. His works, primarily short stories, have gained widespread recognition and have been honored with numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize. more

“As long as we think about the competitive power a school might possess because of its size rather than what the daily social experience will be for the vast majority of children (most of them not football players) we are missing the boat. What all children want is a safe environment where they are known and appreciated. I do not believe it is possible to provide such an experience for enough children in gigantic schools.”

Education Schools Classroom Size School Administration School Size

Book:Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children

Source: Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children

“War es denn nicht auch manchmal schön gewesen? Hatte er immer nur die Lüge gespürt, die hier umging, und die böse heimliche Gewalt, die aus ganzen Kindergenerationen gehorsame Bürger machte? Es war manchmal schön gewesen, aber nur trotzdem.”

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Book:Fabian: die Geschichte eines Moralisten

Source: Fabian: die Geschichte eines Moralisten

“Wieso musste man ein eigentlich doch ganz spannendes Gedicht wie dieses missbrauchen, indem man es gerade von den langweiligsten Schülern der Klasse lesen ließ?”

Gedicht Schule Klasse Schüler Vorlesen

Author:Julia Kathrin Knoll

“Veronika, die Streberin der Klasse, hob die Hand und plapperte los, noch bevor der Lehrer ihren Namen zu Ende gesprochen hatte: »In dem Gedicht geht es um einen Vater, der sein krankes Kind mitten in der Nacht zum Arzt bringen will. Das Kind hat Fieber und sieht Dinge, die offensichtlich nicht da sind. Als der Vater endlich ankommt, ist das Kind in seinen Armen bereits gestorben.« »Miserables Gesundheitswesen«, kommentierte jemand und alle lachten.”