student success statement

Student Success Statement

“Character is higher than intellect.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Emerson is at the center of truth when he states this. Intellect can take you very far and help you throughout life. However that intellect will mean nothing without character. When you have good character people follow you and will trust you over anyone else. Intellect is extremely important, but one thing that does trump it is character.  In survivor situation people tent to choose someone with good character to run the group over the person that is just smart. 

student success statement

Student Success Statement

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Emerson is correct our past and future are very important. However what is within you is far more important. What you did in the past or what you could do in the future are small matters compared to who you really are on the inside. You can do research on a way to cure a disease, but if you only do it for money you have a horrible conscience.