Erin Gruwell Quotes

Some teachers feel that if they ask for emotional help, they're a failure. But teaching is a team sport. — Erin Gruwell

It's not enough to be tolerant ... now we're finally moving towards the idea of acceptance. — Erin Gruwell

Fights don't solve matters, they just make things worse. (Diary 19) — Erin Gruwell

I believe that all students, when asked to be accountable for their actions and to be socially aware citizens, will become agents for change! — Erin Gruwell

There were more courses than O.J. has alibis. — Erin Gruwell

Schools are not equal. There are still the haves and the have-nots. — Erin Gruwell

Don't let the actions of a few determine the way you feel about an entire group. Remember, not all German's were Nazis. — Erin Gruwell

I think a lot of teachers feel like they're teaching to a test. Our response is you teach to a student, you really teach to the kid. — Erin Gruwell

I realized if you can change a classroom, you can change a community, and if you change enough communities you can change the world. — Erin Gruwell

Writing really evokes empathy in a way very few things can do. — Erin Gruwell

Education is such a noble profession, it's a wonderful way to serve. — Erin Gruwell

Silence ensures that history repeats itself. — Erin Gruwell

Ruining is a gift .. it's the way of changing. — Erin Gruwell

Society just doesn't care about young people anymore, even if we are the future. — Erin Gruwell

Evil prevails when good people do nothing. — Erin Gruwell

I believe that everyone has a story, and it is important that we encourage all students to tell theirs. — Erin Gruwell

I am a teacher born and bred, and I believe in the advocacy of teachers. It's a calling. We want our students to feel impassioned and empowered. — Erin Gruwell