Reflection About Adversity

When I move into my dorm for my first year of college, there is no question of which quote I would put onto my wall. Jimmy Dean, one of my favorite old school country singers, once said "I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." This quote has really stuck with me. It reminds me that life will not always go my way and it is imperative that I learn to do deal with whatever the world may throw at me.

This quote is found in first part of the book in chapter two. I chose this quote because this relates to me, if I put effort and hard work I can do. Just like if Pi he did not any put effort he would have not become a good swimmer but he did same with me even if it is towards my academics or extracurricular, you still have put the same time and effort no matter what you are doing you can accomplish with right mindset. Also, I know that it is hard work but in the end you will be glad that you put effort and time. When I compete for anything I want to give 100% whatever I am doing.

Choosing quote was easy because it helps me remember of what I fight for. “ Today we know that most of the army survived the winter”-(Roden 141)

As a child, far too young to truly understand the brutal context, I came across this proverb while reading over my grandmother’s shoulder. However, throughout my life, it would intrude into my mind at opportune moments.

For millions of years, humans have faced adversity and in doing so, they have understood that it is a key factor in shaping character. The life teaching novel Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, is a perfect example of this statement. The insidious, yet inspiring novel grasps its readers and takes then on a journey of self reflection. In fact, the New York Times book review says “it has changed many perspectives on life itself ” (Times). The book's greatest lesson is portrayed, when one of the main characters, Ralph, faces all types of adversity and how those adversities shape his

This quote motivates me to be brave enough in making my own decisions life and taking risk to make a better future for myself.

“Like the rose that grew from concrete, life is hard. Never give up! You’ll make it to the sunshine of success. Never give up!”

The universal quote i chose was from someone who i admire and looked up to as a role model. The importance of this quote is to give motivation to others who are scared to take a risk buts its ok

As heavy as some of these topics sound, all of these struggles that I have had to think through have changed me for the better though. They have made me more mindful of the privileges I have, more grateful of all that my parents have done for me, and more humble about my mud home planted

I love this quote because it encompasses several valuable life lessons. For example, it has taught me to be hopeful and optimistic for my future, even when everything isn't so peachy. Back when I was seven years old, I played softball. During one of the first few games, my team was falling behind and everyone was

Growing up, I learned my lessons and aphorisms throughout my childhood and in the midst of my adolescence. My parents were always there to teach me many new life lessons and aphorisms. In addition to that I learned many life lessons and aphorisms in books or television shows. Although I hold on to many lessons and aphorisms throughout my life, there is one aphorism that played and still plays an important part in my life. Out of all the many life lessons and aphorisms I learned the most important aphorism is, “The sleeping fox catches no poultry” by Benjamin Franklin.

Universal Quote: “If you do something with your whole heart and it’s a mistake, you can live with that.” By Florence Welch. This is important to inspire others because this quote demonstrates that if you do something that you put all your effort into and you did it with your heart’s approval and satisfaction then you can know that it wasn’t for nothing. You can say that you tried and it doesn't work

I agree with this quote why because it has a lot of meaning behind it and it has a connection towards me. Why I agree with this is because a lot of people in the world learn from their mistakes and succeed to reach their goal. And that helps people because they will become happy and give advice to other people if they want to give up. One of my personal experiences are that one day I wanted to give up in this class because I got back my test and had an f on it and then I learned from my mistakes and I retake the test the next day and got a b so I learned from the previous days before. Another personal experience I have is that one day I wanted to run my best mile time and I couldn't beat it but i kept on practicing then I tried really hard

Not only is this Quote one of my favorite, but it is a quote that is making me strive and not to give up. In other words, it allows me to enter different chapters of my dream. Additionally, it makes me understand that there will be times when I will fail, but whatever the reality is, keeping your head up and moving forward makes a new beginning, and realizing that being a failure once does not mean that you will always be a failure.it makes you reimbursed and learned from your mistake. For example, look at Michael Jordan he did not make the Varsity Basketball team in high school. Also, Lady gaga was pick on a lot in high school just for having a long nose. But what kept these two icons determined is their actions of not giving up and never

This quote is significant to me ,because often many people give up.I believe this quote also represents how much we don’t know.Many are too afraid to question things and this is why many brilliant minds never succeed.I also believe that this quote is a way of life and it is how i feel i want to live or be remembered as living.This quote also comes from someone who i believe was not only intelligent but very as some may say complex and brilliant in many ways.