Temple Grandin Quotes

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Temple Grandin was a girl with autism, she had many struggles in life, Throughout her young, teenage and adult years she learned to overcome her struggles. She found out things she had in common with others, she found empathy and she showed understanding to many people. Temple Grandin is extraordinary in many ways. There's one thing that she does best;she can relate to animals to help find out their needs. For example “The single worst thing you can do to an animal,” Temple insists, “is make it feel afraid.” This quote shows, discover commonalities because Temple know’s what the worst thing that you can do to an animal is. She also knows the worst thing that you could do to a human is to make them feel afraid. “ I can put myself into a steer’s 1,200 pound body and feel the equipment, “ she said. “When I see someone squeeze an animal too hard in a squeeze chute, it makes me hurt all over.” This quote shows that Temple can relate to the animals and she knows their problems and how they would feel about something they didn't like because she has so much in common with them because of her disabilities. …show more content…

She helped people understand her disabilities and how to react when dealing with somebody like Temple. “Throughout temples life she was bullied for her autism but she learned to embrace it. “ This quote helps readers understand what it can be like to live a life with Autism. Temple helps us figure out that you can overcome your struggles. She helps other people understand that Autism is a real disability. “Time called her” one of the world's most respected advocates for the humane treatment of livestock.” This quote shows that even if you have disabilities you can still excel in your strengths once you find what you love to