Jonathan Kozol Quotes

No Child Left Behind widens the gap between the races more than any piece of educational legislation I've seen in 40 years. It denies inner-city kids the critical-thinking skills to interrogate reality.

Jonathan Kozol

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: September 5, 1936

Topics

ChildRealitySkillsMoreYears

Our laws are a reflection of our culture. Our culture does not condone the torture of innocent and defenseless creatures. And we as a society believe all God's creatures should be treated humanely.

Joe Moore

GodReflectionCultureSocietyLaws

I doubt the terrorists saw 9/11 as a teaching opportunity. And we're not really a culture geared to anything as humble as 'learning.' But I was disappointed in how quickly everyone wanted to get back to normal. It was as if we watched terrorism on TV for a while, then got bored and turned back to 'American Idol.'

Jess Walter

LearningOpportunityHumbleCulture

I have never wanted to be famous, as such - fame is a by-product.

Steve Coogan

FamousFameNeverWantedBy-Product

The thing about rock & roll, and the black leather biker jacket - it automatically creates an idea about what that person might be about, about their musical taste or their attitude.

Rob Halford

AttitudeBlackPersonRockJacket

Regrettably, people today don't watch many programs that actually teach people how to cook, so I agreed to do a competitive show that I think will provide inspiration.

Ron Ben-Israel

TodayPeopleThinkTeachWillWatch

I don't like being left to my own thoughts.

David Sedaris

ThoughtsMy OwnOwnLeftBeingLike

Mr. Trump has evolved to the point where he understands that a grass-roots strategy must be supplemented with paid advertising to be able to combat the negative ads that will run against him - and he is prepared or preparing to spend what it takes to make sure his message gets to the voters.

Corey Lewandowski

AdvertisingNegativeStrategyRun

Usually, when people are asked, 'Would you ever do high school again?' a good 99 percent of them say, 'Oh God, no. I would never do that again.' I would absolutely go back to high school.

Ashleigh Murray

GoodGodSchoolPeopleHigh School

'Natural Born Killers' is really a misunderstood romantic comedy.

Woody Harrelson

RomanticComedyBornMisunderstood

Change doesn't come from staying in your safe space.

Prabal Gurung

ChangeSpaceSafeComeYourStaying

I love Scotland, mainly for its landscape. I like walking, and it's a great place to go hiking.

Toby Stephens

LoveGreatWalkingLandscapePlace

Children are not children. They are just younger people.

Marianne Williamson

ChildrenPeopleJustYounger

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