I like to sprinkle a bit of philosophy and motivation where ever I write.
In one of my online classes I teach, I recently, asked my students to let me know which of these two quotes they liked the best.
The first is by Winston Churchill: “The price of greatness is responsibility”. The second is by Abraham Lincoln: “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today”.
Enjoy the thoughts from these “young thinkers” and feel free to leave your comments at the end of this article.
Here are the responses, which I think were best, from two students.
I like the quote “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today." The reason I like this quote is it kind of reminded me of something my mom has told me since I was little. Which is " why put off until tomorrow what you can clearly do today". Also, my husband and I were just telling a friend of ours the other day that no matter how much he doesn't want to take care of his responsibilities, they will still be there tomorrow no matter what so just face it and do the right thing.
-Sandra Perry
…you provided two quotes and asked us to tell you which we liked best and why. Of the two, my favorite was "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today." - Abraham Lincoln. I liked this quote the best as this is something I feel very strongly about. One of my biggest "pet peeves" is procrastination. I admit I'm guilty of it now and then, and when I find I am intentionally avoiding or putting off something, I'm upset with myself. I learned long ago as a child, through the patience and help of my parents, that life is much easier and you are much happier and successful when you do what needs to be done when you become aware it needs to be done. Its a bit of a general statement, but an overall view. That is why Abraham Lincoln's quote as it speaks my beliefs.
-Corissa Nolan
Make it a great day!
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