Quotes About Inclusion

But I have always been different. Perhaps that's why I find it easier to cross the narrow boundaries between one tribe and the next. To belong so often means to exclude; to think in terms of us and them – two little words that, juxtaposed, so often lead to conflict.

we have the uncanny knack of focusing on difference; as if excluding others could make our sense of identity stronger. And yet, in all my travels, I have found that people are mostly the same everywhere.

To belong so often means to exclude;

To belong so often means to exclude; to think in terms of us and them - two little words that, juxtaposed, so often lead to conflict. - Monsieur Le Curé.

But love wasn't about sacrifice, and it wasn't about falling short of someone's expectations. By definition, love made you better than good enough; it redefined perfection to include your traits, instead of excluding them. All any of us wanted, really, was to know that we counted. That someone else's life would not have been as rich without us here.

Equality is treating everyone the same. But equity is taking differences into account, so everyone has a chance to succeed.

if there isn't a them, there can't be an us.

By definition, love made you better than good enough; it redefined perfection to include your traits, instead of excluding them.

there's something nice about knowing that i'm not the only one who doesn't quite fit the part.

Ask a kid who's struggling in math if he likes being in a mixed-level class, and he'll tell you he feels like a moron. Ask the math genius if he likes being in a mixed-level class, and he'll tell you he's sick of doing all the work during group projects. Sometimes, it's better to sort like with like.

Admitting that racism has played a part in our success means admitting that the American dream isn't quite so accessible to all.

I would prove to you that being different isn't a death sentence but a call to arms.

Just because something is different does not mean it should not be respected.

Now men and women are separate and unequal. We should be hand in hand in fact we should have our arms around one another.

We are at a point now where people respect us and respect our work - the guys want to sit down and watch women's matches.

If you respect a language and culture, it shows in your work.

It is a mistake to separate learning for work and for community and personal development.

The most important thing you can give someone is a chance...

We welcome you into our family with open arms.

Families aren't easy to join. They're like an exclusive country club where membership makes impossible demands and the dues for an outsider are exorbitant.

This is an inside joke and your on the outside!

Being black is the new awesome.

Being mixed race, exotic, long hair or anything, is considered beautiful. While we 'normal' girls are just sitting there like...ok.

To betray you must first belong.