Quote by Anna Quindlen

Ideas are only lethal if you suppress and don't discuss them. Ignorance is not bliss, it's stupid. Banning books shows you don't trust your kids to think and you don't trust yourself to be able to talk to them.

Ideas are only lethal if you suppress and don't discuss them

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of open discussion and the freedom of ideas. It suggests that ideas only become dangerous if we prevent them from being expressed and engaged with. The quote criticizes the act of banning books, arguing that it reflects a lack of trust in our own abilities to communicate and engage with challenging concepts. It asserts that ignorance and avoiding difficult conversations are not wise choices, but rather indicative of an unwillingness to foster critical thinking and curiosity.

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Trust

By Anna Quindlen

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