Monday, September 13, 2010

What is more important?

Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  1. I think it means that you have to know what is more important & what is not important. Let whats important comes first & whats not important come last. Your education should be more important than any club or activity that you want to be apart of. Have more focus on your education than anything because your education is whats gone matter in the end. Clubs & activities is not gone matter. People is not gone look at that. Let the extra things come after the relavant things. Its gone reflect on you, not on others & what others told you. Think about what you want to be when you get older & graduate highschool & college. Think about how important it is to you. Thats what this quote means to me.
    - By:Ebony Warden

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  2. I think it doesnt matter how smart u are but what does matter is how u carry yourself and how u care for others.
    -8 period-

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  4. I think this means the way you act is more important than what you can do or how you can do something.Your soul can get stronger as you live your life. jordan davis 3rd period

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  5. Wow this a very short but powerful qoute, to me this means that as long as you have good character you will go really far because you already have enuff since to now what you have to do. To me your character is whats makes you who you are and thats whats peolple see when they see you. A person has to know the right time do something and thats what todays world does not realize.
    Ryan L. Davis
    8th Period

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  6. This quote means that your personality is better than your capacity of knowledge. It's great if you are an intelligent person because knowlege is very much needed. The difference is that the way you act and treat others reflects in the end as well. A person with a positive attitude and that wants to learn will stand out against a person who knows alot but uses their knowlege to only exceed others rather than help them out. A person who is enjoyable to be around with live happily, but a person who only relies on what they know and not other important aspects will live bitter and alone.
    -Teneia Martin Period 3

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  8. To me this is saying that your personality and your character is better than what you know or how much you know. Knowledge is important through out life but when you show respect, kindness, responsibility, and, trustworthiness that can go along way. You have friends because they like to be around you and they like your personality. Knowledge doesn't give you the gift of friendship ,your character does. It is important that you work on your personality, loneliness is a horrible thing to have in life .

    -Jalissac Jacox*

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  9. well jonah leo britton said the way you are is higher than what you know.See if you are a know it all and you put down others then that is saying you have no life. If you want to be a smart person and look out for others then you have a good future.But if you want to be a know it all and talk about others then your life will not be as well as you would think it would be

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  10. Your character is greater than your knowlegde of anything. You have to build character and for some people that will take a lifetime. Character tells people about that indivindyal not intellect. An intellect could be smart or witty. As where, a great soul is someone that has the ablilty to overwhelm anyone.

    Brittney Smith 3rd pd

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  11. I think that this is sayin that it is better to be a good person then trying to know everything.That when your are a good person things come to you naturally. That the intellgence will come and that when you are a strong aperson morally and in character that it will come even faster. Because you will understand more right from wrong.

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  12. Character outshines intellect ,because it takes more than KNOWING to get an experience that will shape and mold you into someone that can be successful in life.Good character and knowledge lives on.
    ~Andrea Chatman~

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  13. When we go out into the world people look at our character, because that is what we show first. Our first impression is what leaves a lasting imprint on others that want to get to know us. Intellect comes last. If character did not matter we would not be able to build ourselves up into intellectually bright people.
    -Bruce Burrell

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  14. Character is way more important than intellect. Being intelligent is important but it won't get you farther in life than character will. Some smart people have no type of personality or heart which makes poeple not want to be in their presense. Sometimes people even give you oppurtunities based on your character. Some people get offended when you're constantly throwing words at them thay only you know the definition of in just an ordinary conversation.
    -Danielle Pickens 3rd Period

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  15. This quote to me means that your character is lot more important than you think.Don't act a certain way where you know you're not going to get anywhere with it.Your character matters more than what you think you should act.

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  16. This Quote is sayin that Intellect can be important,to but when it comes down to your Character it defines you as a person.So you have to be careful of ,how you dialate your choices, beacuse a good choice can upheld a strong soul to live.

    LARON CURTIS PD.3

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  17. I think this means that the way you act is more important than just being smart. No one will hire you if you have a terrible attitude. Most employer want people that have a good sense of humor and works well with others. Not every job reqiuers you to be really smart. That is what I got from this statement.

    -Donovan Simon Period 3

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  18. To me this quote is saying that your personality is better than your capacity of knowledge. Don't get me wrong it's a great thing if you are an smart or intelligent person because knowlege is very important in life. The way you act and treat others reflects the way people think of you at the end of the day as well.
    {{Sharae Pleasant 3rd hour}}
    =)

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  20. To me the quote basically saying that use your brain. If you use you brain, and think. You will know how to live your life. <3

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  21. This quote is saying that once you have character then you have what you need to succeed. You can be the smartest person in the world, but can have the nastiest attitude. With character you can think at a great level, people know who you are, and you kmow who you are. Also, people also look up to you if you have good character. Once you figure out your character, then everything else will fall into place.

    *~Shiyenne Talley~*

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  22. The meaning of this interpretation to me is that the way you act shows the character that is within you. Meaning when you think somebody is judging you wrong you might need to have a check up on the way you act. A person with a good spirit and attitude, you have a better chance of living the life you want to live. Than a person who has an attitude and think only of themself. So what I am trying to say is dont be a person who people dont want to be around, and have good character and judgements about yourself.

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  23. I think your attitude is more important in life because like I've been told you can have the best grades, be the best student and also be the smartest but that doesnt mean anything if you have a bad attitude and im actually starting to realize that. Unfortunately I found out the hard way but im actually being to work on that..*britney tatum*

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  24. What this means is like what do you think is important your education or something silly. Or do you think stupidity is more important than your life trials. This quote is really unexplanable because this could mean more than education or life aspects thats more important than the stuff that you think is important.

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  25. I think this quote is saying the greater you are in the inside the further you will make it in life. You have a good character in the outside and a pure soul. People are looking are that and hard to find. This will also make you into a leader also you have people watching you that you dont even know, so it is always good to be prepared
    -Marq Hubbard

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  26. I think this statement means that your charater is sometimes better then your smarts.If you have a better charater you will be able to think before you do something and you will live a better life

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  27. I think this quote means tha greater you are on the inside the better yu will be..not only to yourself but to others. If you have your soul stright then everything shuld fall in its place. I think if you have your soul right then your actions,thoughts etc wuld show differently than the average person.I also think that cmman sense wuld fall under this as well would good character. They way a person acts can only determine hw far their future will go.
    ~!~Carlynn Dominique'Deniece Leonard~!~

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  28. Your soul is made up of your mind your will and your emotions and these three characteristics are strengthened through the way one thinks and sees oneself. If you act a certain way it doesn’t matter how smart you are. You can be the smartest person and nobody can tolerate you because of your attitude. If your sweet and kind people will love being around you and it doesn’t matter if you might not be the brightest of persons.


    Joelle Jenkins 3rd

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  29. What I think this mean is your character is just as important as a good education. your character can determine how you go about doing things and what you think about things.A great soul as well is just about think same importance . By having a good character or being one and a great soul can lead to a lot of success in life and what you do.

    Shamera Harris

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  30. I believe that this quote means that , your character & intellect has to connect with each other to succeed in life! You have to make sure your character matches with your intelligence. It's not a good look if you act like a hooligan but is very intelligent! You have to practice self control, to get anywhere in life!
    -Shiniece Weatherspoon
    8th Period

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  31. What this means is like. what do you think is important your education or just been silly all yo life. Use yo brian in work hard an try make something out of yourself..!!

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  32. What this quote is saying is that it is important to have intelligenece, but your personality is more important to most people. To some people it isn't good to at like a fool because that lowers your intelligence. Your personality and behavior should be together. You can't at like a fool one minute then try to act inteligent. So with that being sad you should always at intelligent.

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  34. The way your character is, is just as important as your intelligence. Someone with a great personality is thought the same way as a person with great thought. I think that you should have both, a good character with a good mind set.

    ♥Ariana F. Jenkins♥
    Period: 2nd

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  35. ..To me this quote is saying that anybody can be smart but it takes more than brains to do something. The quote is saying that your character is something people look at first when your doing anything right from wrong. It's saying that if you have good characteristics like trust, responsibililty, and honesty they will take you a long way just as your intellect does..
    Imani Teron Brown
    *Period 3*

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  36. What this means to me is that your self chracteristics. Are better then the knowledge you know in your head. Saying that its better to have a good inner character then intellect. So be more focus on your inner character and not your sel skills. But that dosent mean you cant keep them both well balance.

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  37. ♥Well this quote means to me that your work comes first for insistance school.. school work comes first before any sports.. because school is more important than sports school can help you get a good job in the future..so keep your mind focus and stay on whats important first and whats not important last♥

    ♥CELINA GOMEZ 8TH PERIOD♥

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  39. From my point of view this quote is sayin that know matter how smart you are or claim to be ,what matters most is the way you treat others and how you portray yourself.

    ~LaDaja Ray~

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  40. To me, this quote means that having character is better than having intellect. Good character makes a real person not intellect. Having good character includes being polite and kind, having love for people, and being positive. Not only that, but character also includes having wisdom. Having wisdom is knowing and chosing the right choices. You can't have good character and always make the wrong choices. God looks for good character in you not how much you know.

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  41. thinking about this quote i think it means that you could always try to be the smartest person but you'll never be because the smartest person will always be the one with the best character or personality. character should be one of the most important things in life because its what makes you YOU not your smarts or your money or anything else but your character.


    ♫♪♥ Katherine Gonzalez

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  42. This means that smarts, although important, are not everything. Character is very important! The way you act will carry you far in life. If someone likes your character they are more likely to work with you and your smart factor will grow also. Being intelligent won't get you far if you have a bad attitude or don't get along well with others. In conclusion, don't focus on only smarts but your actions and character also.
    *-ShaMari Bandy Prd.3

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  44. Even though this quote is short, it still has a powerful meaning to it. This quote means that if you're a person that lacks knowledge and doesn't treat people nice, it's going to return in the end. Knowledge is key, and without knowledge and respect, then what are you to the world? Keep a positive attitude and try to learn more everyday as you get older.
    *DiamondAcoff,Period3*

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  45. Character is a mind responing and great soul is strong no matter what and will live for what they believe in and think what they feel is right.
    Marcian DeLong

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  46. to me this quote means that who you are and your personality is what is recoqnized by most people.You should alwaysx be a positive person and good character no matter what.Sometimes people need to realize whats most important instead of trying to do unnecessary things. Sometimes what your capable of doing isnt everything because at the end you will always be remembered for who you were on the inside.
    -india anderson
    3rd hour

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  47. It is better to be a person of good moral chacter then to be a smart person. Most smart or intelligent people are the ones who have nothing good to say about anyone or anything. I believe that it is better to do the right thing then to be smart. Quite a few smart people do grow up and do the wrong thing. This is why it is better to do the right thing. You never know what your outcome may be.

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  48. This quote means that your character is more powerful than your knowledge. People can tell alot about you from your character. If you have bad character then people will think you mean and that you have no respect,but if you have good character people will see the good in you and the good you have to offer.

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  49. To me i think this means that if you have a lot of knowledge, you should not use it in a bad way towards someone or use it to gain something out of greediness. If someone uses their knowledge for good good will come upon them. For example they could educate someone that has not known about a certian predicament in the world. This is my interpretation.

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  50. This quote means that who you are and having a good personality can sometimes be better than having knowledge and understanding and having a great soul and thinking you are more likely to succeed

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  51. This is saing that charachter is more important then intellect. People judje you by your charachter. You can be the smatrest person in the world and the biggest jerk, no one would like you; they would say your charachter is flawed. You could be the nicest and most caring peson in the world with little knowledge and people would think the world of you.

    ~ Jalen Knight#81~ 2nd period

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  52. What really mater is that you worry about yourself. It mean that if you make a mistake it up to you to make the changes . In life you can't worry what other people say or do toward you. As long as you show no wrong action toward people. Maurice phillip

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  53. I think this means than it doesnt matter how smart a person can be. All that matters is how that person carry themself in a mannerly way.

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  54. I think this means than it doesnt matter how smart a person can be. All that matters is how that person carry themself in a mannerly way.

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  55. It means to me is that what you wont to do is not always important.Let what is important come first.Even thow its not fun all the time you still have to do what is right.And at the end of the day your glade that you did it an not let what you want to do get in your way.
    Maggie Galtney

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  56. I think this means that it doesnt matter how smart a person can be. All that matters is how that person carries themself in a mannerly way.
    -Kenya Michelle Gaines

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  57. I think your character is more important than anything. If you have a bad character thats like having a bad attitude and no one likes or wants to be around someone with a bad attitude or character.*charlanda johnson*

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  58. What is more important is that you have your character on point. Nobody is willing to deal with that want get their life together. What really is important is that you worry about what going on with yourself. What is important is your life make sure your life is together before judging anybody else because nobody is perfect and everybody makes mistake

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  59. I think ut means that if u have a big ego about yourself then people won't look at you as how you want them to. If your smart and use being smart to help other then thats having good character. you could be the smartest person in the world, but if you act ignorrant and dont carry yourself in a good way, people wont care how smart you are

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  60. “Well,Some people think only intellect counts: knowing how to solve problems, knowing how to get by, knowing how to identify an advantage and seize it. But the functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship,compassion and empathy.”
    Brookeyy tha Cookeyy Monster.! [<3]

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  61. Having character is better than intellect. You can get many places in life with a good character. Worry about the important things, and not everybody else.

    Lindsey wright

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  62. I think living your life to the fullest is the most important because you never know when something is going to happen. Life is too short and we cant waste time worrying about the little stuff that happens to us. kenyata todd

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  63. What this quote means to me is, if you have an big ego about yourself, you wont have many friends or people hanging arond you. But your character is your personality, if your nice, smart & dont have a big head then you will get along with people. But if your making fun of people & always talking about them & dont care about how they feel. Then they wont care about your feelings & things.

    ~Sheterra Williams 3rd~

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  64. This is my interpatation. I think it means they are both equally the same.Because you have to have charter to get you through lifes ups and downs but .You need intellect to get you through school.

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  65. Anyone can have anything phsically or mentally. Someone could be the smartest, best looking, and richest person in the world, but it is all worth nothing. What is most valuable about a person is there character. If you have bad character, then there is no point in being succesful, because in the end there will be no one to share your good fortune with. A person with good character will be wealthy with friends and admirers.

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  66. Just being smart is not the center of everything. Having good character and morals will allow you to get through life gaining knowledge as you grow older. People respect those with high character, that is why i feel that having good character is better than intellect.

    -DyLon Collins prd.3

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  67. - I believe this quote is saying you dont have to be smart to be a good person . You dont have to have a masters degree to have good character . Thats the person you are , the choices that you make and it will take you farther .
    - Shanelle Wise pd. 3 !

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  68. I think this quote means that being smart can sometimes go a long way. But its not needed as much ! What is most important is your character. You need to know how to carry yourself and be a better person. People can remember that for a long time !

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  69. i personally think this quote is basically saying that everybody think if you isn't smart then your not a good person but that's totally wrong.all you really have to do is be the person you are & not the person you have intention to be.......& stop trying to be like other people and do what you need to do to succeed in LIFE
    -Malcolm Morris period 8!!!

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  70. i think you have to choose what you know is the better choice what yu know will get you ahead versus what you think will. you have to have good character always but be smart when needed.

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  71. This quote is saying that a person who uses his/her mind to be creative will achieve in life. Having the intelligence and knowledge is not the only thing you need to suceed, you must be able to put your all into what you do to reach out to others in help them also.

    *De'Ja Epps* Period 2

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  72. I think this qoute is stating that a person with good character is more respected then someone who has intellect but lacks character. A person with good character is easier to get a long with then some with no character. Good character can take you farther in life then being smart. Good character helps those who have achieve their goals that they have set for themselves.
    Dominic Richardson p.3

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  73. What this means to me is that your actions is more important than what you may know. Your character is what makes you stand out.First impresions last a life time.

    Khiry Cousert 1st hour

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  74. this means that a person's personality will take someone farther then their intellect.

    JAMIE RUTHERFORD PD.8

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  75. My understanding of this quote is that a persons knowledge is not always the key aspect to someone's life. Just because you are very intelligent, does not mean that you are more qualified. For example, the person with the better personality would get recognized, rather than someone who is rude.

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  76. What this means is that knowing something isn't always the best answer. Being a better human being should be more important than trying to know everything. In most cases you don't have to know everything, just knowing everything all the time can be annoying and just plan not good for you in the future.

    -Jordan Walden

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  77. I think that your character means a lot about who you are. Your character can tell a lot about who your are by what you do and say. I think people take you at your word. Do you just say things that you don't mean and don't care just to say something. Good character means you can be trusted and taken for your words which could mean everything to someone.

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  78. i did not understand this but im going to try. this means to me that if you mhave a great intelece. you will live longer. you will be wise and choose your words carefully. you will second geuss anything you mite regreat or do.


    D'Angelo Taylor

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  79. What is more impotant?

    What your mind decide and not your eyes.
    If you is a strong character your morality and judgement is great.

    ~Levettus Spencer, 8th period

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  80. What this means to me is that the outside doesnt always matter.The inside may be more important sometimes.your soul can lead you to the right path. Always live your dreams and dont change for anyone

    Khiry Cousert

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  82. what this means to me is that it dosen't matter how smart you are, but it's how you use it that counts. you can be the smartest person in the world, but if your character dosen't show it then no one will ever know. It says alot when you use your intellect for good and not evil.

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  83. I think this quote means that if you just have smarts you will go far in life but not as far as you could if you also have good character. Your soul reflects your character and if you have good character your soul is strong. You can do anything you want to no matter what.

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