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"Every age thought that they were so enlightened, and every age was stumbling around in much the same darkness of ignorance and fear." I'll take the High Warlock of Brooklyn over ANY wizard or witch any day. 👌❤ #magnusbane #camillebelcourt #alexanderlightwood #aleclightwood #ragnorfell #thebanechronicles #cassandraclare #booksread2017 #sarahreesbrennan #maureenjohnson #ineedmore #preferablymoreofmalec #Malec

although published in the mid 90s, this book brings up issues we still see in history classes across america today. the boostering of patriotism should not be held above the truth and teaching children how to ask questions (and find their own answers). as someone who has always asked questions and demanded to know more, this book was a great start to uncovering exactly how and why we continue to lie to students. #liesmyteachertoldme #booksread2017 #jameswloewen #racism #classism #sexism #life #read #history #ask #demandtruth #christophercolumbus #hellenkeller #woodrowwilson #seekjustice #question #questioneverything

"Inhale a bit of our country's pungent, brawling, inspiring history of grassroots rebels, then tell me that battling the bastards today is too hard, too uphill, or takes too long. What else are you doing that is more worthy of your efforts than trying to establish the moral principles of fairness, justice, and equality for all in our America?" - Jim Hightower (excerpt from 'Rebellion Is What Built America') Because when the ignorant take positions of power, the first and most important thing to do is to educate yourself. Hope is necessary. ❤ #theimpossiblewilltakealittlewhile #paulrogetloeb #jimhightower #mayaangelou #desmondtutu #nelsonmandela #hope #pabloberuda #read #booksread2017