Student Success Statement

Character

“Character is higher than intellect”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

This quote means that was matters the most is character and not all the talent you have. Character shows who you truly are and you are able to prove the kind of person you are whether you have manners and are able to control yourself. Your talent and intellect is what matters the least because that is just a part of you, unlike your character it shows your real personality and it reflects on others by how you were raised. For example, when you are trying out for a sport, your skills are important but the way you act with others whether you're kind to others or just mean. Being a good calm person that is competitive but not aggressive is showing good character because you know what you want but if you don’t get it you're okay with it and you’ll try harder the next time.  Showing your character is the best part of you because you know you can always be better.