The best way to killing a rose is to force it open when it is still only the promise of a bud.

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“It’s said that ignorance is bliss. Ignorance is this: a vine that sneaks up a tree, killing not by poison, but by blocking out its light. ― Amanda Gorman

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The new dawn blooms as we free it, For there is always light, If only we're brave enough to see it, If only we're brave enough to be it. ― Amanda Gorman

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There is no better compass than compassion. ― Amanda Gorman

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It's said that ignorance is bliss. Ignorance is this: a vine that sneaks up a tree, killing not by poison, but by blocking out its light. ― Amanda Gorman

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For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. ― Amanda Gorman

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We've learned that quiet isn't always peace. ― Amanda Gorman

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There is always light. Only if we are brave enough to see it. There is always light. Only if we are brave enough to be it. ― Amanda Gorman

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It takes courage to push yourself to places you have never been before... to test your limits... to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to stay tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.

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our people diverse and beautiful will emerge, battered and beautiful When day comes we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid. ― Amanda Gorman

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