A Commonplace for the Brown School

Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters.

"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."

"The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before."

Women represent almost 50% of the world’s population, but only 22% of parliamentary members, 41% of paid workers and earn 24% less than men. “The world will never realize 100 per cent of its goals if 50 per cent of its people cannot realize their full potential. When we unleash the power of women, we can secure the future for all.”

"The reward of our work is not what we get, but what we become."

... a voice insideThere Is A Voice Inside Of You That Whispers All Day Long, 'I Feel That This Is Right For Me, I Know That This Is Wrong.' No Teacher, Preacher, Parent, Friend Or Wise Man Can Decide What's Right For You--Just Listen To The Voice That Speaks Inside.

... more importantIf kids come to us from strong, healthy functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job more important.

... if you are neutralIf you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.

... those who watchThe world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.

... as outragedJustice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.