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.

 

“My grandparents taught me:  the greater my expectations, the greater my accomplishments.” (Sanyelle Polk)

“There are no great people in this world; there are only ordinary people. The only difference is that some people set higher goals, dream bigger dreams, and settle for nothing less than the best.” (Robert Schuller)

“Becoming a star may not be your destiny, but being the best you can be is a goal that you can set for yourselves.” (Bryan Lindsay)

 

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.

 

 

“What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.”

(Joseph Addison)

“Education is the only thing which no one can take away from you.”

(Mexican Saying)

“Don’t allow circumstances to hold you back – even negative ones.

You don’t have to let your circumstances define you. You can define yourself, and the best

way to find yourself is through education.” (Mary Hatwood Futrell)

Thursday Discussion Question

 

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.

 

“If one moves confidently in the direction of his dreams and tries to

live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with unexpected success.” (Henry David Thoreau)

“It’s a funny thing about life: if you refuse to accept anything but

the best, you very often get it” (Steve Harrison)

“It is in dreaming the greatest dreams . . . seeking the highest goals .

. . that we build the greatest tomorrow.” (Unknown)

 

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 life of a nation is secure only while the nation is honest,

truthful, and virtuous.” (Frederick Douglass)

“The cruelty of violence leads nowhere. No good is obtained by

contributing to its growth. Seek the roads of dialogue and not those of violence.” (Pope John Paul II)

“Everyone should practice true humanity toward his fellow men; on

that depends the future of mankind” (Albert Schweitzer)

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.

• “Numberless are the world’s numbers, but none more wonderful

than human beings.” (Sophocles)

• “Every human being is intended to have a character of his own, to

be what no other is, and to do what no other can do” (William Channing)”

• “America is strong because of its diversity. Our history tells us this

is true. ‘E Pluribus Unum’ was a good motto in the early days of our country and it is a

good motto today. From the many, one. It’s what makes us Americans.” (Barbara

Jordan)

 

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.

 

“Each new hour holds new chances for new beginnings.” (Maya

Angelou)

“When I am angry at myself, I criticize others.” (Edgar Howe)

“Success doesn’t come to you – you go to it.” (Marva Collins)

 

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)

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.

 

“When the heart is at ease, the body is healthy.”  (Chinese Proverb)

“People are created for togetherness, not for apartness and division.”  (Desmond Tutu)

“. . . We are entangled in an unbroken chain of interdependence and mutual survival.” (K.W. Lee)