LZ Granderson quotes

Some of us have become so addicted to pointing fingers at others for all the wrong that happens in our lives that self-assessment has become synonymous with blaming the victim. (LZ Granderson)
Instead of this fruitless debate about having it all, men and women should focus on what make us happy. Instead of comparing our lives with people we don't know who are making sacrifices we don't see, we should try to find the right balance between home and work life. View quote
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With technology and social media and citizen journalism, every rock that used to go unturned is now being flipped, lit and put on TV. View quote
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Children are wonderful but they are not the center of the universe. The sooner their parents make them understand that, the better off we all will be. View quote
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Teachers are not glorified babysitters with summers off. Their profession fuels all others, and on a normal day that is amazing enough in and of itself. View quote
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I don't claim to know everything about parenting, but I do know parents do their children a disservice by constantly sugarcoating their shortcomings to protect their feelings. View quote
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Most remember the groundbreaking first in sports; few remember the third or fourth to follow in those tracks. That's not downplaying anyone's achievements but rather recognizing that there comes a time when simply being there is no longer good enough for the record books. View quote
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It seems everyone knows a college degree is important, but few have a plan to keep it affordable. View quote
LZ Granderson
As a parent, I can empathize with how difficult raising children can be. There are challenges, especially within the framework of divorce, when parental guilt can sometimes blur what should be the best decision. View quote
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Of all the parts that make up my somewhat quirky life, there are few things that raise a stranger's eyebrows faster than discovering I love country music. View quote
LZ Granderson
Accolades and lists may tell us about accomplishments, but life is meant to be experienced, not just accomplished. It's like the difference between reading books for the sake of reading and reading books just to get a good grade. (LZ Granderson)
It only takes 140 characters to toss one's character out the window. View quote
LZ Granderson

LZ Granderson

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Photo: New America, CC BY 3.0
Occupation: American Journalist
Born: March 11, 1972
Quotes count: 12