When it came to adults, it was better not to talk. They had a way of hearing one thing and processing it as something else. No reason to give them an excuse to hurt you.

Alexandra Bracken
When it came to adults, it was better not to...
When it came to adults, it was better not to...
When it came to adults, it was better not to...
When it came to adults, it was better not to...
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When it came to adults, it was better not to talk. They had a way of hearing one thing and processing it as something else. No reason to give them an excuse to hurt you. This quote expresses the idea that it is not wise to let grownups know what you feel and think. When people do not express their inner feelings and thoughts, they may be misunderstood and harmed.

Source: The Darkest Minds

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