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My name is Mario Velasquez. I'm 15 years old and go to Linda Marquez High School. In my free time I like to play basketball, listen to music, or just chill with friends. My favorite sports are basketball and Football. My favorite sport teams are the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Saints
Showing posts with label Student Success Statement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Student Success Statement. Show all posts

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Student Success Statement
“Obedience is the greatest test of life”
-Thomas S. Monson

What this quote means is that the main thing you should work for in your life is for perfect obedience. The only way you can achieve perfect obedience is if you show obedience to everyone around you, no matter if you know them or not. It is important to show obedience to everyone because it will make you a better person.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Student Success Statement
“Obedience is the primary object of all sound education.”
-Elizabeth Missing Sewell

What this quote means is that obedience should be your number one concern. No matter what you do or say you should always be obedient to others. And if you’re obedient to others they will respect you more and in return will also be obedient back to you.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Student Success Statement
“Obedience sums up our entire duty.”
-Hosea Ballou

What this quote means is that the number one duty in our lives should be obedience. We should be obedient to everyone we meet and everything they tell us. For example if someone tells us not to go into the kitchen it is our duty to respect what they say and be obedient and not go in the kitchen. If we are obedient to others then in return they will show obedience to us.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Student Success Statement
“The more obedient we are, the more freedom we have.”
-Boyd K Packer

What this quote means is that the more obedience you show to others rules, then the more trust they’ll gain in you. If you obey someone’s rules then they begin to start trusting you more which in the end will give you more freedom around that person. In order to have all the freedom you want, you must obey everyone’s rules. 

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Student Success Statement
“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy and wise.”
-Benjamin Franklin

What this quote means is that the amount of sleep you get each night affects your health and knowledge. For example you can’t expect yourself to pass a test if you go to sleep late and wake up late. You wont have the much needed energy to do good in that test. It is important to get enough sleep because sleep leads to a happier, healthier, wiser you.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Student Success Statement
“A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession.”
-Hippocrates

What Hippocrates is saying is that health is the most important thing in your life. Your health will always be with you. Having good health can lead to many things such as living a longer life and being happier in general. While having bad health leads to many disease which can then lead to a shorter life. It is important to take care of your health. 

Monday, May 12, 2014

Student Success Statement
“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right.”
-W. Clement Stone

What this quote means is that you should always do the right thing, no matter the situation. Even if everyone is against it you should have the courage to do what’s right. It doesn’t matter what everyone thinks. You should always do right, because its right.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Student Success Statement
“Courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyway.”
-Chae Richardson

What this quote is saying is that courage is showing bravery, courage is showing audacity, and courage is showing valor. An example of showing courage can include someone overcoming their fear, whether its heights, roller coasters, or even the dark. Courage is, being a good person no matter how scary the situation is. 

Monday, May 5, 2014

Student Success Statement
“Act well your part; there all honor lies.”
-Alexander Pope

What this quote means is that the amount of honor you receive is based on how you act. If you act like a well-mannered gentleman then you will receive a great amount of honor. But if you act like a disrespectful person you won’t receive any honor.