Words of Wisdom November 12-14

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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 you own experiences are welcome.

 

 

Theme – Goals and Dreams: Moving Toward Success

“When you drink water, remember the mountain stream.” (Chinese Proverb)

“When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree.” (Vietnamese Proverb)

68 thoughts on “Words of Wisdom November 12-14

  1. Tramaine

    “When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree.” (Vietnamese Proverb)

    I agree because every gift someone gives you is worth a thank you. Make sure they get the credit they deserve.

  2. Jayce

    “When you drink water, remember the mountain stream.” (Chinese Proverb)
    I like this quote because it sais that When you drink water you need to remember where it came from, a mountain stream. Because if you get something you need to appreciate where it came from too.

  3. omar

    “When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree.” (Vietnamese Proverb) I am grateful for the person who planted the fruit tree.I am grateful for taking time to care for that tree.

  4. Jared

    “When you drink water, remember the mountain stream.” (Chinese Proverb)

    This statement refers to how you must not forget the people who helped you along the way to your goal. And how you cant lose sight of who your friends are.

  5. Kiara

    “When you drink water, remember the mountain stream.” (Chinese Proverb)“When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree.” (Vietnamese Proverb). I think these statements are very thoughtful. When you eat food you usually dont think of how it was made or where your water came from. But once you know thoses things you can start being more grateful.

  6. josh

    “When you drink water, remember the mountain stream.” (Chinese Proverb)

    When you get gifts it is good to thank the people that gave it to you. The less selfish you are the more gifts you will get.

  7. Carson

    “When you drink water, remember the mountain stream.” (Chinese Proverb)

    This is an important, because you have to think about all the hard work people put into something. This is also saying that what ever you have, someone worked for.

  8. joey

    Theme – Goals and Dreams: Moving Toward Success

    Go towards your dreams. Don’t listen to what others half to say about what they think. Listen yourself about what you want to do but you can always take tips from family members about what you can do.

  9. kai

    “When you drink water, remember the mountain stream.” (Chinese Proverb)This tells us to think of the people that make what we us. This also tells us to think about the resources that we use as every day things.

  10. Grant

    “When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree.” (Vietnamese Proverb)This phrase should live on for forever and never fade off. It is one of the most important things in the world, its thanks.

  11. jacob

    “When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree.” (Vietnamese Proverb) All I have to say is thank you, whoever planted that beautiful fruit is the most amazing person ever. And they deserve a hug for making that awesome piece of goodness.

  12. Jake

    “When you drink water, remember the mountain stream.” (Chinese Proverb)This quote is saying to give thanks for everything. This thanksgiving give thanks for everything you have.

  13. Melina

    “When you drink water, remember the mountain stream.” (Chinese Proverb)
    I think that this proverb has a deep meaning. I think that it means, no matter how far you get, you should always remember the beginning of where you came from.

  14. Fabiola

    “When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree.” (Vietnamese Proverb)I am thankful for this because these people take there time to plant these food for us. I am, also thankful for this because the people that plant everything for us suffer in the sun and I thank those people for that. I also agree with this because everything that someone gives us is to give a thank you

  15. lance

    “When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree.”
    This shows that everyone should be grateful for everything. We take lots of things for granite when they should be more grateful.

  16. tanner

    Theme – Goals and Dreams: Moving Toward Success If you try to conquer your dreams don’t give up and never quit. To conquer your goal never ever give up.

  17. roman

    “When you drink water, remember the mountain stream.” (Chinese Proverb) This quote means that when you drink water that someone had to work for it. So don’t take your stuff for granted.

  18. jesel

    “When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree.” (Vietnamese Proverb)
    This is saying that when you eat a fruit you should appreciate the person who planted the tree. This saying goes with everything like life, you should be thankful of the people who give you the ability to live.

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