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.

Student Success Statement

“Character matters most”

Dale Murphy

This quote means that your own character is what matters the most. The way you act with others and show them who you are is the most important because you show them your true self. Your character is was what is either is going to take you far or nowhere in life. When you know you have a good character you feel good about yourself because you know you are doing something right and you feel proud. For example if when you play in game and you loose there is no need to be upset. Have a good character and be happy for the other team and proud of yourself because you worked hard. Having a good character matters the most because you show others of what you are capable of doing and taking the right actions. Having good character will get you far in life and will help you succeed.