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Ideas are only lethal if you suppress and dont discuss them. Ignorance is not bliss, its stupid. Banning books shows you
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"Ideas are only lethal if you suppress and don't discuss them. Ignorance is not bliss, it's stupid. Banning books shows you don't trust your kids to think and you don't trust yourself to be able to talk to them"

- Anna Quindlen

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In this quote, Anna Quindlen is highlighting the importance of open conversation and crucial thinking. She argues that concepts, no matter how controversial or unsafe they might appear, only end up being genuinely dangerous when they are reduced and not permitted to be discussed. Quindlen also highlights the absurdity of ignorance, specifying that it is not a state of happiness however rather a lack of understanding and understanding. She further slams the act of prohibiting books, recommending that it shows an absence of trust in both kids and oneself. By prohibiting books, one is essentially confessing that they do not trust their kids to think on their own which they do not trust their own capability to have meaningful discussions with them. Overall, Quindlen's quote acts as a reminder of the importance of open-mindedness, crucial thinking, and open communication in society.

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Anna Quindlen This quote is written / told by Anna Quindlen somewhere between July 8, 1952 and today. She was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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