True Independence and Freedom

“True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what’s right.”

-Brigham Young

         This quote said by Brigham Young is correct. If you do what is right all of the time, then you will be rewarded with all of the freedom you can have.
An example of this can be if you get an F on your report card. If you get an F, then you’ll most likely be grounded for not doing what’s right and failing that class. But, if you get straight A’s, your parents will see that you are a responsible person who deserves to have some freedom. Another example of this can be on how mature you are. Over time, you will be given more and more freedom as you grow up. That is why teens are allowed to go to parties with their friends unlike little kids, because they are not as mature.

The Truly Good

“They’re only truly great who are truly good.”

-George Chapman

         This quote stated by the poet George Chapman is truthful in the sense that what he is saying is believable. If you are not truly good, then it seems as you are not truly great. First, you have to be good before you can be great. An example of this is when you are playing a sport. First you may be bad at it, but then you will get better and be good, and over time you will become great. This quote can be said for almost every single activity. Practice is what makes you great.

No Way

“Many think that the short term gain will be worth the long term pain, but it isn’t. In addition, using using steroids is cheating, and there is nothing worse in a sport than a cheater. Don’t do it.”

-George Mitchell

This quote means that it doesn’t matter what you get now, it matters what happens later. You have to think about the future before you can make the right decision. If you cheat right now, you will fail later in life. If you take illegal drugs like steroids and other enhancement drugs, it will come back to haunt you in the future. An example of this with the athlete Neil Armstrong. He was one of the best known cyclist in the world. Then, it was found out that Neil was using steroids. Because of this, they stripped him of all of his trophies and medals he had won. This is why it is never right to do anything illegal as well as cheating.

Cheat

“I won’t cheat.”

-Dale Murphy

         Dale Murphy is an extraordinary man while fantastic quotes and, this one is a neat one. The statement is bold and straightforward. He says that he will not cheat. The reason I like this quote is because he was honest and just said it out loud as a fact. Lots of people don’t cheat but, they don’t say it. Murphy Just says it with courage. An example of this can be on a test. You have to have the courage out of everyone in the classroom and tell yourself, “I won’t cheat.”.

Character Matters Most

“Character matters most.”

-Dale Murphy

         This short but truthful  statement said by Dale Murphy is a really good quote. The reason I really like this quote is because it is true. You can be the richest person alive but, it is more important to have a great character. An example of this can be when you compare MLK with Hitler. Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany, and even though him and his soldiers were conquering many other countries, he is less of a man compared to Martin Luther King Jr. The reason I say this is because, even though perhaps MLK left a smaller mark than Hitler, MLK was a peaceful and respectful man unlike Hitler who had millions killed under his leadership.

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday adopted from Ireland that many Americans celebrate today. St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, The foremost patron saint of Ireland. We celebrate St. Patrick’s Day because it  celebrates the Roman Catholic feast day of  the patron saint of Ireland. We wear green on St. Patrick’s Day because it is associated with Catholics in Ireland.  Green ribbons have been warn on St. Patrick’s Day since the 1680s.

A Right Heart

“Great beauty, great strength, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all.”

-Benjamin Franklin

         What this quote means is that, It doesn’t matter if you have the best looks or strength, it doesn’t matter if you are the richest man in the world, What truly matters is if you have your heart in the right place. An example of this can be the president Donald Trump. He might be one of the richest men in the world but it doesn’t matter because his heart is no in the right place. A homeless person can be a greater man than Trump. Another example of this is with charity donors.  They may not be the richest people but they are great people. This is because they give and don’t expect to get something in return. Another example of this are volunteer workers. They are better people than those stronger and richer than them. This is because volunteer workers give their time and effort to help others before themselves.