Day to day Quote by Liara Tamani
““The bus stops right in front of our house and takes me day to day, week to week, and month to month of the same girls saying the same things. But at the end of March, as I stand on the stage, accepting my award for receiving 100 percent in every class for the whole month, I catch a glimpse of myself in the certificate's shiny gold stamp and finger my baby hair back away from my face. I know I'm not going to get stuck on the bus with those girls. I'm going to travel places too far for them to see, miles and miles outside of being black, past the snap of their fingers with the complementary 'Baby, boom,' 'Baby, pop,' or 'Baby, please,' past anything they say about me until I can feel them so far behind that I can look back and see stupid little girls, still occasionally talking their smack, pushing me on.””
About This Quote
A student reflects on escaping a stagnant environment and aspiring beyond peers.
In simple terms: Leaving a limiting routine for greater horizons.
Key Takeaway
Pursue your own path despite peers.
Themes
education
aspiration
escape
identity
growth
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
Day to day:1
Too far:1
Bus Girls:1
Girls Saying:1
Girls Going:1
Month Girls:1
Girls Occasionally:1
When to use this quote
- school
- career
- personal development
Key Concepts
self‑determination
social pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps will you take to break free?
- How to stay focused amid distractions?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic barriers.
