Words of Wisdom August 10-14

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Select one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

“. . . the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” (Anne Frank)

“Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)

“The great hope of society is individual character” (William Channing)

72 thoughts on “Words of Wisdom August 10-14

  1. Emma

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)

    This quote is trying to tell us that you are who you think you are not what others think you are. I think that this quote is completely correct. Don’t let others tell you who you are.

  2. Michaela

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.”
    I think this quote means that you should always be yourself and show the real you, but not what others think you are or who they want you to be. People need to realize that being yourself is amazing and you should enjoy being yourself. If anyone tells you to be someone you are not forget them and be yourself.

  3. Alex

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marvin, Collins)

    What this quote means to me is that you shouldn’t care what others think, create your own character. Be who you want to be not what the world wants you to be.

  4. Skylar

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)

    I think this quote means that you should just be your self and not worry want other people say about you. You should be your own person not anyone else.

  5. Guadalupe

    “Character is what you are, not what others think you are.”(Marva Collins)

    I really like this quote because you are what you think you are and no one can change that. Others might think that you are really ugly or really dumb but if you think that you are really pretty and smart than don’t let those other people bring you down. What you like is what others should like of you too. So don’t let anyone bring you down. So don’t think that you need to change anything about yourself because you are originally you.

  6. Emma

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)

    i think this quote is trying to tell us that we are who we think we are not what others think we are. I agree with this quote because you shouldn’t let people tell you who you are.

  7. Arianna

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)

    I think this quote is trying to say to be your own person in life and be your self. Don’t let anyone boss you around in life be your own character and enjoy life to its fullest.

  8. kiana

    “. . . the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” (Anne Frank)

    I believe that this quote means that you can not let anybody change you, only your the one that can change yourself. This quote is also saying that when you start to become older and much more mature, your life awaits you because its up to you to change and never let anyone change you.

  9. TANNER

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)
    I think this quote is saying to be your self and do what you want. And that you don’t have be someone else. So people will like you for who you are.

  10. Mackenzie

    Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins). This is say when some one makes fun of you you have to just keep walking and try not do do anything about it.
    If they keep doing it just tell the teacher this is whats we call bullying and we try not to do.

  11. evan

    Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)

    This quote is telling that you should believe in what you think are not what others think you are.
    This happens to a lot of people in life,bullies saying mean things or a group of people who don’t accept you. Don’t listen to what they tell you, just believe in the good things you and your friends think of you.

  12. diego

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)
    This quote means that who you know you are as a person and how you act is really who you are. You can’t let others try and tell you any different and try to bring you down and tell you or try and make you something your not. Your integrity and character are very similar in that your behavior and the way you treat others has a lot to do with how you and others view your “character.”

  13. Wyatt

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)

    I think this quote means do what you want to do in life. Don’t let bullies control what you like and it is ok if they don’t accept you because it is what you think not them.

  14. Deven

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)

    I believe that this WOW is saying that don’t be what people tell you you are be what you know you are and what you want to be. I also thinks that this means that this means you know what you are and what your character is in this world. This is what I think this WOW means.

  15. kk3618

    “. . . the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” (Anne Frank)So what ever you do is up to you to do it. So when you do it you can not go back and redo it.

  16. trinity :)

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)
    What I think quote is trying to say is that what matters the most is what you think about yourself not what other think about you. The their opinion doesn’t mater it shouldn’t because only you can be you and you have to the best you you can be.

  17. Isaiah

    “. . . the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” (Anne Frank)

    I agree with this because it is your choice to make your own character.
    So If you are mean to people you will have a bad character.

  18. kk3618

    “. . . the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” (Anne Frank) Your life lies in your hands. So make the choice you think is right.

  19. Brandon

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins) I think this means that you have your own personalty. And no one can change you.

  20. clayton

    “. . . the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” (Anne Frank)
    Also known as choose your own life not someone else choosing for you. Honestly I think every one is different in their own way so make sure you decide on who or what you want to be or Just make it count.

  21. brady

    “. . . the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” (Anne Frank)
    I think that this means that it is up to you weather you have a good attitude or a bad one.Also, I think this means that it is also your fault if you have a bad day because it depends on how you react to the situation.

  22. demoni

    “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” (Marva Collins)

    This quote is trying to tell us that you are who you think you are not what others think you are. I think that this quote is completely correct. Don’t let others tell you who you are.

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