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“Year after year. "Please don't make me go [to school]" "You have to go," Kim would say. "It's a new school, make a new start." "Sticks and stones." from Chip. Words will only kill you.” quote by Julie Anne Peters
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“Year after year. "Please don't make me go [to school]" "You have to go," Kim would say. "It's a new school, make a new start." "Sticks and stones." from Chip. Words will only kill you.”

Julie Anne Peters

About This Quote

Source Book: Girl, Interrupted by Julie Anne Peters, 1999

A child's resistance to school is met with encouragement to start anew, highlighting the power of words and resilience.

In simple terms: Encouragement helps face new challenges.

Key Takeaway

Support others to embrace new beginnings.

Themes

education resilience communication growth

Mood

empathetic encouraging

Type

educational motivational

When to use this quote

  • school transitions
  • bullying
  • self‑esteem
  • parenting advice

Key Concepts

psychology adolescence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you use words to uplift?
  • What strategies help children adapt to change?
A Different Perspective

Words can also cause harm if misused.

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