Amanda Gorman Quote - I think it made me all that much stronger of a writer when you have to teach yourself how to say words from scratch.

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I think it made me all that much stronger of a writer when you have to teach yourself how to say words from scratch.

"I think it made me all that much stronger of a writer when you have to teach yourself how to say words from scratch."

— Amanda Gorman

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Author: Amanda Gorman
Category: Hopeful
Tags: Hopeful Myself Strong Teaching Thinking

Meaning of this quote

Working through speech difficulties is presented as strengthening writing.

Key takeaway: Recognize abilities developed through a challenge.

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Attributed author: Amanda Gorman

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