 | Post a quote to the wall that you feel conveys a powerful message. Analyze the author's use of language (word choice, figurative language, syntax) and how it affects the meaning of the quote. Why are you moved by the quote? *NOTE: You cannot repeat a quote already posted, therefore you must read through your classmate's choices before posting your own. Once you have posted yours, comment on the quote of a peer that you like best. This doesn't need to be lengthy, just a quick "I love this" or "great one!" will suffice. |
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186 Comments
Dean
8/30/2016 09:10:46 am
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"- Wayne Gretzky
Nick
8/30/2016 09:24:11 am
Interesting
Dean
8/30/2016 09:28:38 am
This quote by Wayne Gretzky is not only moving but gives people hope. By putting the words in the order he does author is trying to convey to the reader that if you don't try then you will never succeed. Also by using the word you it shows that it can happen to anyone, you don't have to be special to get an opportunity which can give people hope that if their life isn't great now then one day it may be.
Emily
8/30/2016 10:51:25 am
Love this... so true!
matt eichenbaum
8/30/2016 10:59:06 am
I've failed over and over again in my life... and that is why I succeed- Michael Jordan
Christina C
8/30/2016 11:08:55 am
I like this quote! Great choice!!
Morgan
8/30/2016 09:11:02 am
"You could rattle the stars. You could do anything. If only you dared."
Morgan
8/30/2016 09:21:19 am
The author's use of langue in this quote affects the meaning by using syntax to help make the quote more powerful. She uses periods after each statement instead of putting it into all one sentence. Without the periods the quote seems dull and not as powerful as it is with them. This makes the quote more motivational and makes it stand out. I am moved by this quote because it is inspiring that you can do anything if only you get over your biggest barrier which is yourself. You are you greatest enemy when it comes to accomplishing things because of self doubt and lack of motivation. But if you dare to get pass these barriers then you can succeed in whatever you want to do in life.
Morgan
8/30/2016 09:23:07 am
Great quote!
Aniela
8/30/2016 09:21:39 am
"Work a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress." -Anonymous
Aniela
8/30/2016 08:16:24 pm
This quote meaningful describes how you should try to live your life without feeling the need to please others. The author of this quote expressed his thoughts in syntax because they creatively found a way to state what should be the life goal and then state what you shouldn't be doing to interfere with your life. The rhyming rhythm of the quote is appealing to the readers/speaker and can help to understand the poem. Although this is a short quote, the author used effective words to convey the meaning.
Devin F
8/30/2016 09:11:27 am
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who don't mind matter, and those who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss
Devin
8/30/2016 09:18:26 am
This quote explains that if you are who you want to be, then the people who don't mind how you are are the ones that matter, the ones that should be in your life.
Deanna Petronis
8/30/2016 09:25:24 am
Kind of confusing but once you understand it, it's a 2.57 out of 3 quote.
Leah
8/30/2016 09:26:33 am
I like your quote!
Molly Smith
8/30/2016 09:30:31 am
This is a great quote!
Izzie Lucarelli
8/30/2016 11:01:23 am
I love it! Extremely philosophical!
Micki
8/30/2016 09:12:18 am
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!” -Audrey Hepburn
Marissa
8/30/2016 09:16:58 am
love this quote!
Maya Ribeiro
8/30/2016 09:32:31 am
Truly inspirational.
Kaylee
8/30/2016 02:50:32 pm
Couldn't agree any more! Love this quote.
Micki
8/30/2016 08:06:25 pm
This quote by Audrey Hepburn is a motivational quote that inspires anyone that they can do whatever they put their mind to. The authors chose of the word "impossible" helps readers to understand that they can 'conquer' the word impossible. The quote helps people to do what they think, know, and want to try and do. There is no figurative language used since the author made the quote very straight forward. This quote stands out to me because it helps to motivate me when I think that I am incapable of doing something.
Kaylee
8/30/2016 09:12:18 am
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Kaylee
8/30/2016 09:25:09 am
This quote is from Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken". This piece is purely about making your own decisions and how all of your decision lead you to a new obstacle. Every time we have analyzed this poem in our past classes, this quote stood out to me. Not only is it said extremely well, but the message behind it is huge.
Micki
8/30/2016 09:27:00 am
Great quote!! 8/30/2016 09:12:32 am
"The shell of an oyster only hides the pearl inside" -Samurai Jack
Jack Kolvig
8/30/2016 09:19:19 am
In this quote the author figuratively says that the outside of a person doesn't define who they truly are. The author uses an oyster as an example, because the outside of an oyster is ugly but the inside can hold a priceless gem. Another, more common phrase is "Don't judge a book by its cover."
Izzie Lucarelli
8/30/2016 10:59:52 am
Love it!
Sean
8/30/2016 09:23:42 am
An oysters also contains food so this is a beautiful qoute
Ryan
8/30/2016 09:30:48 am
Bodacious
Olivia Neubaum
9/22/2016 07:55:45 pm
Wow! I really like this
Beth
8/30/2016 09:12:41 am
"Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny." C. S. Lewis
Beth
8/30/2016 09:24:18 am
The author's choice of the words "ordinary" and "extraordinary" expresses with a deeper meaning than what may meet the eye that a typical person can easily have an atypical and amazing future. Also, the author's use of syntax embodies the quote. The sentence begins with "hardship" and finishes with "an extraordinary destiny", as could an ordinary person's life.
Mrs. E
9/1/2016 10:24:03 am
Great analysis!
Daniel Kuna
8/30/2016 09:12:57 am
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart".
Carley Van Buiten
8/30/2016 09:20:49 am
Love this!
Daniel Kuna
8/30/2016 09:32:23 am
In this quote the author is trying to express that beauty doesn't only have to be seen with they eyes or touched with your hand. The author, Hellen Keller, cannot see nor hear and displays to other people that to see beauty you have to feel it with your heart and that seeing or touching doesn't show the best in the world.
Leah Tichy
8/30/2016 09:13:09 am
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." Milton Berle
Leah
8/30/2016 09:24:18 am
The author uses figurative language and personification to bring his point across in the quote. The personification is of opportunity and that it can knock. The author uses this personification to demonstrate that opportunity is not a real thing and cannot actually do anything. This implies that it is up to you to find opportunity yourself. The choice of the word build signifies that you have to make your own opportunities instead of waiting for them to come to you. The authors use of syntax makes the quote motivational, especially the word opportunity and the implication that you have to find it yourself.
Morgan
8/30/2016 09:27:35 am
Inspiring quote!
Leah
8/30/2016 09:25:51 am
I am moved by this quote because it is motivational and encourages you to make your own opportunites.
Faith Collins
8/30/2016 09:13:27 am
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone"
Faith
8/30/2016 12:51:45 pm
In this quote the author is expressing that it is ok to take a risk and step outside of your comfort zone. That if you don't step out of that zone you won't go as far in life. The syntax of this short yet sweet sentence sends a powerful message considering a lot of people are so afraid to step outside of their comfort zone, afraid to try something different. Words like "begins" and "end" just add to the powerful message behind the quote. Showing life truly begins when you are a little uncomfortable.
Nick
8/30/2016 09:13:27 am
"Losing is a learning experience. It teaches humility. It teaches you to work harder. It's also a powerful motivator."- Yogi Berra
Nick
8/30/2016 09:21:10 am
In the quote, Yogi Berra takes a negative outcome (losing) and makes it seem like a rewarding one. While most people despise losing, he takes it and and uses it to learn and make himself better. Not only does he use losing to make himself better, he uses it to humble himself and remind himself that he's not the best, and always has room for improvement. It's motivational because he shows how that a very talented MLB player could use losing in a positive way, so why can't the average person.
Dean
8/30/2016 09:31:05 am
Very Inspirational
Sean
8/30/2016 09:13:34 am
Qui desiderat pacem praeparet bellum
Sean
8/30/2016 09:20:56 am
The quote was originally written in Latin which lets me know that it is from the mouth of a man who is experienced in life and understands the way it works. It moves me because it is part of history and as a person who loves history this has meaning to me.
Madeline
8/30/2016 09:13:53 am
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep you balance you must keep moving."-Albert Einstein
Madeline
8/30/2016 09:26:46 am
This quote perfectly describes life using a simile. By comparing it to a common object, it makes it easier to understand his outlook on life. His syntax, makes it feel more meaningful because when reading the words as two short sentences, opposed to one long one, it feels like there is more power behind what he is saying.
Molly Sastram
8/30/2016 09:30:03 am
This is such a great quote!
Beth
8/30/2016 09:30:42 am
Great quote :)
Olivia
8/30/2016 11:05:43 am
I love this quote, it's one of my favorites!
Taren Diaz
8/30/2016 11:10:36 am
Love this quote!
Olivia Neubaum
8/30/2016 09:14:35 am
Tremendous things are in store for you! Wonderful surprises await you.
Olivia
8/30/2016 09:25:46 am
The author uses happy words like "tremendous" and "wonderful". These words show enthusiasm towards the overall quote. Roald Dahl is telling people that even if life is not great now, it will be a surprise when it becomes good. Everyone will have a better life sooner or later.
Carly A
8/31/2016 08:19:31 am
This is such a great quote
Marissa
8/30/2016 09:15:03 am
"Fall seven times, stand up eight." -Stephen Bush
Marissa
8/30/2016 09:26:01 am
This quote sends out a messages stating that falling or messing up is okay, but the most important thing is that you get up and keep on trying.
Jack Kolvig
8/30/2016 09:20:36 am
I love your quote!! #HENDERSHOT
Sean
8/30/2016 09:21:48 am
I loves this ryan. It means a lot to me
Ryan
8/30/2016 09:28:32 am
The author compares life without dreams to a bird that can´t fly. He is trying to express through the syntax in the poem that having dreams is a huge part in life. A bird that can fly has little purpose, like a person without goals. This quote moves me because it inspires people to have a purpose in life.
Seth
8/30/2016 05:16:26 pm
This quote is inspiring
Deanna Petronis
8/30/2016 09:15:18 am
"If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
Deanna Petronis
8/30/2016 09:23:34 am
This quote basically explains that people that you may think are nice, aren't. Although people may seem nice, they might not treat everyone as an equal human being. 'Inferior' is a word that can affect the meaning of the quote, using the word inferior shows that it is only based on rank or status instead of people just not being equal or good enough in general. I guess I am moved by the quote because it is something that is not really said or thought about often, but it remains true and should be said more often.
Devin
8/30/2016 09:25:17 am
This is inspirational, not only from a talented writer, but as a quote itself. It shows that if you truly want to know how someone is, see how they treat their enemies, not his friends.
Andrew
8/30/2016 09:15:43 am
"The best way to predict the future is to create it" -Abraham Lincoln
Andrew
8/30/2016 09:27:40 am
The author of the quote is essentially saying that you can never predict what is going to happen in life, the only way you can know what is going to happen is if you take it upon yourself to actually do something that changes the future. 8/30/2016 09:16:14 am
"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort." Jesse Owens
Molly Sastram
8/30/2016 09:26:11 am
I am moved by this quote because it makes you feel determined to try hard in life for anything you're trying to accomplish. This quote signifies to never give up and try for what you deserve. Jesse Owens describes that people can have dreams, but its up to them to see if it comes true. The words determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort all contribute to the feel of never giving up on your dreams.
Aniela
8/30/2016 09:28:05 am
I love this quote, it's so true!
Bonnie Trelease
8/30/2016 09:16:22 am
"What we think, we become" -Buddha
Bonnie
8/30/2016 09:28:13 am
The author, Buddha, tried to convey a message of simpleness in his quote. The 5-worded quote, although short, delivers a powerful, hard-hitting message of independence and control. When Buddha said, "...we become", he meant that the power of our thoughts can determine how we act and who we feel we are. When Buddha delivered his quote he meant that we are the ones who create ourselves and the thoughts/words of others do not determine who we are.
Mrs. E
9/1/2016 10:13:21 am
Great choice and good analysis!
Madeline
8/30/2016 09:29:20 am
I love this quote!
Faith
8/30/2016 12:58:38 pm
Really nice quote!
Carly A
8/30/2016 09:17:28 am
"In life, don't expect anything from anyone. Because expectation, when not fulfilled, gives you pain. When you get something without expecting it, it gives you pleasure." - Anonymous
Alice
8/30/2016 09:18:01 am
"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."- Thomas Jefferson
Emily Baktis
8/30/2016 09:31:39 am
I love this!
Alice
8/30/2016 07:53:14 pm
This quote means that if you feel like something is difficult, you have to make your peace with it and keep doing or trying the difficult thing.
Molly Smith
8/30/2016 09:18:15 am
"Dont worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you dont even try." Jack Canfield
Molly Smith
8/30/2016 07:19:29 pm
The word choices used in this quote provide the viewer with a sense of motivation. For example, the quote says "don't worry" and "try". This shows that you can't just give up when something goes wrong. You should use all of your failures as a sense of motivation to push yourself even harded to succeed next time. This quote also motivates individuals to spend less time pouting about the past and to spend more time focusing on future opportunities. This quote also has a great syntax that makes the words flow. It starts by saying what you should spend less time doing and then it tells you what to spend more time pursuing. The beginning of the quote also starts with forgetting past failures and then it moves on to the importance of trying harder in the future. Overall, these different uses of language throughout the quote make the words all the more meaningful and inspirational.
Molly Smith
8/30/2016 07:23:31 pm
I am so moved by this quote because it tells you to never give up. It inspires me to use my past failures as motivation to move foward and succeed in the future. Overall, it gives me the message to never give up and to never miss the opportunities ahead of me which I believe in wholeheartedly.
Dylan Batlle
8/30/2016 09:18:27 am
"It always seems impossible until it's done" Nelson Mandela
Andrew
8/30/2016 09:24:28 am
Nice quote
Dylan Batlle
8/30/2016 09:26:11 am
The author uses the word "impossible" in the quote to portray a message that nothing is impossible. People may think things are crazy or "impossible" until somebody proves them wrong. This motivates people to try something that others would consider crazy to prove to the world that anything can be done as long as you try.
Taren Diaz
8/30/2016 09:18:42 am
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."
Izzy C
8/30/2016 11:07:43 am
Very true! You learn from your experiments and mistakes, and always keep going to try a different experiment.
Taren Diaz
8/30/2016 11:09:25 am
Albert Einstein expresses this quote with a powerful meaning using the idea of syntax. People usually go through life thinking that everything must be perfect. However, in this quotation, Einstein reveals a different perspective on the world and life itself. This quote shows that it is okay to make mistakes in life. Albert Einstein expresses the fact that it is good to try new things and that perfection is not what life is focused off of. The author is able to deliver this message by combing two different ideas (one who never makes mistakes and one who tries new things) and basing those factors off of each other.
Carley Van Buiten
8/30/2016 09:19:04 am
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses." -Abraham Lincoln
Carley Van Buiten
8/30/2016 09:24:35 am
The thorn bush and roses represent how you can either go through life seeing the good in things and being a positive person, or go through life seeing the bad in things and being a negative person. It all depends on your attitude and how you choose to go about life.
Isabelle Lucarelli
8/30/2016 10:58:52 am
Wow! This quote is really interesting. Your interpretation is truly emotional and shows a sincere level of expression!
Olivia
8/30/2016 09:28:55 am
I love this quote!!!
Maya Ribeiro
8/30/2016 09:19:45 am
In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln
Maya
8/30/2016 09:31:25 am
Lincoln's use of repeating the words years and life turns what was originally stated into a much more meaningful phrase. Instead of how long you live he focuses on experiences and truly living. I found this quote very inspiring since in today's society people are always waiting for the future or for things to happen. They are so consumed with this that they do not take time to actually live and experience what is happening around them.
Mrs. Elbakry
8/31/2016 08:46:56 am
This reversal of structure (life and years) is call "chiasmus" - nice literary device catch!
Mary-Kate W
8/30/2016 11:02:13 am
This is really deep it made me think :)
Emily Baktis
8/30/2016 09:21:27 am
"Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it." -Andy Rooney
Emily Baktis
8/30/2016 09:31:04 am
Andy Rooney uses an analogy comparing climbing a mountain to life with his quote. When climbing a mountain, all one can think about is making it to the top and enjoying the view. This applies to life because everyone wants to set up an amazing future for themselves. While reaching the top of the mountain and focusing on the future is great, people should enjoy the journey and all of the hard work that came with reaching the end goal. This quote is moving because it basically says to enjoy every bit of life instead of just the success at the end.
Carly A
8/30/2016 09:30:21 am
This quote holds a deep message. You need to be ready for bumpy paths a long the way in your life. You can't expect things to come to you. The author used the words fulfilled, pain, and pleasure because the can relate to any situation. Pain can be emotional or physical. Whether or not you worked hard for something and maybe didn't get it because you were expecting the reward. Fulfillment to me is how content you feel with yourself. It can be after getting what you worked towards or feeling good about yourself for doing something kind to another. Pleasure is a powerful word. It comes from anything in the world. The author meant that if you let yourslef go through life working for things nut not to gain something in return, you'll feel great . If you step on people and expect an easy way out of things, you'll always be let down.
Garrett Barnes
8/30/2016 10:48:59 am
"Serious and intense people,they drain you. But someone who's an idiot, like myself they're fun. you either hate me or you love me." -Pauly Shore
Justin Calabrese
8/30/2016 11:00:16 am
Nice quote!!!
Justin Calabrese
8/30/2016 11:02:08 am
That's a cool quote.
Emily LaRocque
8/30/2016 11:07:30 am
So true. Great quote!
Connie Le
8/30/2016 10:50:11 am
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
Connie Le
8/30/2016 11:02:54 am
This quote from Mahatma Gandhi says a very powerful message. He uses simple words to motivate you to be what you want to be, and do what you want to do. There isn't a definite figurative language shown, as the author made this quote very straight forward. I think this affects the meaning of the quote to show that you must do something yourself if you want something to change. I am moved by this quote because it motivates me to fight for what I believe.
Micki
8/30/2016 08:07:22 pm
This quote really inspired me!
Maddie Smith
8/30/2016 12:26:21 pm
Amazing quote!
Justin Calabrese
8/30/2016 10:51:45 am
This is a deep quote from my favorite movie Pulp Fiction. "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you." Ezekiel 27:15
Garrett Barnes
8/30/2016 10:56:34 am
That's a really rad qoute
Justin Calabrese
8/30/2016 10:58:24 am
This quote means that the person hearing the quote is the weak. The person who is saying the quote is the tyranny of evil men, but it is never to late to become the shepherd.
Sophie K
8/30/2016 10:51:56 am
"Believe you can, and you are halfway there" -Theodore Roosevelt
Mary-Kate W
8/30/2016 11:01:10 am
This comment is so positive I love it!
Sophie K
8/30/2016 11:01:57 am
Theodore Roosevelt reflects on a mentality that believes that "anything is possible". This particular quote surrounds the means of confidence and believing in one self. Roosevelt tells us that believing in your self can go a very long way. This quote motivates those with self doubt. Roosevelt is telling us that we can do just about anything if we set out minds to it. This quote inspires me as an athlete. In any sport related situation, a "never quit" mentality and confidence are necessary. When athletes believe in themselves, they are truly "Halfway there" (Roosevelt).
Sam
8/30/2016 10:52:29 am
"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." -Jimmy Dean
Anna
8/30/2016 10:52:45 am
"It is our choices who show us what we truly are far more than our abilities." -J.K. Rowling
Anna
8/30/2016 11:04:01 am
This quote means that while you might have amazing skills or are able to do things other people can't, your choices in life still define who you are. J.K. Rowling compared a person's abilities to their choices because some people believe what you are able to do is the most important thing about you. However she is saying that whatever choices you make can more drastically change your life and who you are.
Matt B
8/30/2016 10:53:10 am
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. -Jimmy Dean
Matt B
8/30/2016 11:04:56 am
This quote is a metaphor about how life works. Its not about what happens to you, its about how you react to it. Everyone's life has ups and downs, we all can relate to that. What the most important part is how you react. Will you let the wind take you or adjust the sails and create your own journey?
Jesse
8/30/2016 10:53:23 am
If you can dream it, you can do it. - Walt Disney
Jesse
8/30/2016 10:58:35 am
This short quote from Walt Disney has a lot of meaning to it. This is a motivational quote to inspire others. Disney is saying that anyone can do anything they want if that is their dream.
Sophie K
8/30/2016 11:04:50 am
Awesome quote!
Marina Olson
8/30/2016 10:53:47 am
“Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you
Marina Olson
8/30/2016 03:58:18 pm
The author choose simple, straightforward words to convey a message of empowerment. It is giving people the power to take their destiny in their own hands by making difficult choices, by removing negativity from their lives and by trusting the outcome. I was moved by this quote because I believe it calls a person to be the best they can be. It promotes trust, courage, and acceptance.
Lia Reynolds
8/30/2016 10:53:59 am
"There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs." -Zig Ziglar
Marina Olson
8/30/2016 10:57:09 am
this quote has a deep meaning, i love it!
Lia Reynolds
8/30/2016 11:02:13 am
This quote is meant to inspire. When using an elevator, you just have to stand and wait until you get off on the particular floor. But when using stairs, you have to walk and work for wherever you're going. This quote is motivational because it shows how in life, you won't get anywhere without putting in the work.
Anna
8/30/2016 11:05:33 am
Nice quote!
Lia Reynolds
8/30/2016 11:06:36 am
This quote is meant to inspire. When using an elevator, all you have to do stand and wait until you get off on the particular floor. But when using stairs, you have to walk and work for wherever you're going. This quote is motivational because it shows how in life, you won't get anywhere without putting in the work.
Mary-Kate W
8/30/2016 10:54:20 am
"Words are powerful. They can create or they can destroy. So choose your words wisely." -Anonymous
Mary-Kate W
8/30/2016 10:59:58 am
This quote spreads the message that words can hurt. Actions may speak louder than words, but this phrase reveals the true meaning of how much words can hurt. Everyone in society is focused on the actions of others but never really considering what they have to say. Words can relay a positive message or represent an important event. At the same time, words can also destroy a person, people, anything really. It makes you think about the words you choose to use, and the effect they may have.
Jack B
8/30/2016 10:54:26 am
"Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it" - Salvador Dali
Jack B
8/30/2016 11:08:44 am
In this quote the author is telling the reader not to be afraid of making mistakes. This is conveyed In the quote because Salvador is saying that one shouldn't fear not being perfect since it's impossible to reach perfection. He uses the word perfection to represent one's goals, projects, dreams, and lifestyles and that they may or the journey to them may not be perfect.
Daniel K
8/30/2016 08:51:21 pm
Nice quote! Very inspiring.
Jack B
9/1/2016 08:43:23 am
This quote refers to my own life because sometimes I attempt to be perfect and fall short since it is impossible.
Kelly
8/30/2016 10:54:36 am
"If you can dream it, you can do it."-Walt Disney
Kelly
8/30/2016 11:00:45 am
Walt Disney used this quote to tell people from all around the world, kids, and adults, that if you dream of doing something, then you can do it. He's saying that if you really put your mind to whatever you want to do, then it's possible. It is a deep quote that he uses and it can really stick in peoples' minds and make them want to accomplish what they have to do. I'm moved by this quote because if I really want to do something, or accomplish something, then I would need that reassurance that it is possible. So Walt Disney's quote really stands out to me.
Connie Le
8/30/2016 12:12:15 pm
Love this quote!! One of my favorites!
Emily LaRocque
8/30/2016 10:55:10 am
"Good, Better, Best. Never let it rest. Always make the good better and the better best." -Coach John Wingfield
Sophie K
8/30/2016 11:03:14 am
One of my favorites! Great quote!
Emily LaRocque
8/30/2016 11:06:03 am
This quote by my coach John Wingfield has really inspired me whenever i'm training, either with him in Indiana or back home with my actual coach. His quote says that you can always become better than you are now with hard work and determination. He continued to say to never stop or give up and to keep striving to grow and become the best you can be.
Madison Papst
8/30/2016 11:06:46 am
great one!
Sophia DeAngelis
8/30/2016 11:09:49 am
Clever and inspirational!
Garrett Barnes
8/30/2016 10:55:28 am
The quote by Pauly Shore has a deep, yet relatebel message, in today's society people are way to serious and intense about most things and that's why i feel we are always at odds with eachother, instead of being so serious we should all be able to laugh more. :) Pauly uses comas and periods to make his quote dramatic so the reader understands it is a serious qoute.
Will Qualls
8/30/2016 10:56:08 am
"No Girl ever wants to dance with the fool who went and, ripped his pants" - Spongebob Squarepants.
Jesse
8/30/2016 10:59:58 am
Very inspiring
Also Will Qualls
8/30/2016 11:00:54 am
This quote demonstrates the value of staying true to yourself, so you don't end up like the fool who ripped his pants. Spongebob wanted to impress Sandy the Squirrel, so he made a fool of himself by ripping his pants. Spongebob tried so much, that he annoyed her and she didn't want to be his friend anymore. This shows that being yourself is always better than acting like a fool for attention.
Ethan Penry
8/30/2016 11:01:42 am
Spongebob's a swell dude for having admitted to his trouser troubles being false.
Drew Herold
8/30/2016 11:10:31 am
Spongebob Squarepants, quite possibly one of my favorite motivational speakers.
Jason B.
8/30/2016 11:13:10 am
This is a great quote 8/30/2016 10:56:19 am
"Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve"- J.K. Rowling
Kelly
8/30/2016 11:02:41 am
This is a deep quote, and it's very true. I love it!
Drew Herold
8/30/2016 10:56:34 am
"Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become." - Steve Jobs
Drew Herold
8/30/2016 11:09:07 am
This quote has a much deeper meaning than what somebody may interpret at first. The author, Steve Jobs, explains that following your dreams and doing what you love could get you farther in life than expected, as well as make you a much happier person. In a way, he is also explaining how only you know what is best for yourself. For me, this gives me a sense of reassurance, especially when it comes to making decisions. The fact that only you know what you want to become gives me faith that my actions are made for my best interest.
Sophia DeAngelis
8/30/2016 10:57:02 am
"Keep your eyes on the stars and feet on the ground" - Theodore Roosevelt
Sophia DeAngelis
8/30/2016 11:08:55 am
The author's use of language was beautifully represented and simply done. He used stars to represent the future and how bright it could be due to your determination to achieve down the road. However, he used the ground to show that you should stay humble even though you are successful. Using both of those objects helped drive the point of staying humble but reaching for great things. I am moved by the quote because it is shows the correct ways to conduct yourself throughout life. Always do your best, but don't forget where you started and to not let prosperity inflate your ego.
Lia Reynolds
8/30/2016 11:09:33 am
This quote is so inspirational, I love it!
Ethan Penry
8/30/2016 10:57:20 am
"I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees." -Dr. Seuss
Will
8/30/2016 11:03:07 am
Great Quote
Ethan Yeh
8/30/2016 11:07:25 am
This quote is amazing
Sam
8/30/2016 10:57:27 am
This quote is showing how the wind symbolizes an obstacle in your way blocking you from completing your goal. It then shows how you need to move your sail to shift course so you can clear the obstacle to reach your goal.
Izzy C
8/30/2016 10:57:59 am
¨Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.¨ -Mahatma Gandhi
Izzy C
8/30/2016 11:05:52 am
This quote by Gandhi portrays motivation in the sense that your successes in life don´t necessarily develop the strengths you have. He stresses that strength or ¨will power¨ to keep pushing yourself while in the process on succession is where your strength comes from. When in a hard time you pick yourself up, keep going, and hold your head up high. That´s where your strength comes from. Being labeled as a winner doesn´t.
Madison Papst
8/30/2016 10:58:36 am
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." -Maya Angelou
Madison Papst
8/30/2016 11:05:52 am
This quote shows a deep meaning towards making a mark on the world in your own special way. Many people want to change the world in a good way that will make a difference in everyday life. They want others to be impacted by the way they choose to live life. They hope they are alive for a good reason and hope that their choices in life make an impact on life.
Ethan Y
8/30/2016 10:58:58 am
"Whoever is happy will make others happy too" -Anne Frank
Ethan Y
8/30/2016 11:05:42 am
This quote shows the connection between people's feelings, where if one person is happy the positive energy can transfer to someone who perhaps isn't happy. It can make a person realize that from just being positive it can change how people think.
Abby Saracino
8/30/2016 11:00:08 am
I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone. - Henry Rollins
Abby Saracino
8/30/2016 03:05:22 pm
In this quote, Henry Rollins is saying that everyone should just be themselves. In today's society, it is easy to dress and act like everyone around you, or they way everyone expects you to act, and blend in. Rollins is saying that it's okay to stand out and be unique. He uses some anaphora in this quote in the sentences that begin "To..." as well.
Alice
8/30/2016 07:54:26 pm
This is so great!
Olivia
8/30/2016 11:03:47 am
"I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today." -William Allen White
Matt E
8/30/2016 11:04:55 am
This comment means that no matter how many times he failed he told himself... you can do this don't let the bad habits beat you, you have to pick yourself up and work even harder to beat the bad habits and become the best you you can be ;) ;p 8/30/2016 11:06:12 am
Believe you can and you are half way there by Theodore Roosevelt
Jason B.
8/30/2016 11:06:57 am
“The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer.” 8/30/2016 11:07:17 am
kadene smith
8/30/2016 11:08:19 am
Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. you'll get self satisfaction from pushing yourself to the limit, knowing that all the effort is going to pay off.
Jason B.
8/30/2016 11:10:39 am
This quote tells how life is not easy. Even people who are famous and seem to have everything had to work for what they have now. Everyone has been though the mud to get to glory.
Maddie Smith
8/30/2016 12:20:48 pm
"There may be people who have more talent than you, but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do." ~Derek Jeter
Emily Devine
8/30/2016 04:16:21 pm
"Don't call it a dream, call it a plan"- Anonymous
Emily Devine
8/30/2016 04:23:38 pm
This inspirational quote is simply telling the audience that if you can dream it, you can do it. The author placed the comma in the middle of the sentence to put emphasis on the fact that if you have goals for yourself in life to go ahead and make it happen. If you plan ahead, you can achieve your dreams. The whole quote is an example of figurative language by demonstrating that you don't just have to tell someone about your dreams and goals.. Make them happen!
Seth
8/30/2016 05:12:08 pm
"Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don't have strength."
Seth
8/30/2016 06:23:14 pm
This quote shows how you don't entirely be able to go on you just have to try. This quote moves me because it shows that to be courageous you just need to keep trying even if you don't have the strength to.
Maddie Smith
8/30/2016 08:45:48 pm
This quote is very inspirational because it tells you that there are no excuses. You need to do your best no matter what. Other people shouldn't affect you unless it is in a positive way. For example, if you see someone that is better than you at something, don't put yourself down and just give up. Use them as your motivation and strive to be the best version of yourself. Derek Jeter got this point across very well through his word choice. The fact that he said talent, excuses, and work made this quote more meaningful. All of those words are very powerful and made it easy for me to apply the quote to my own life. I try to keep his words in mind whenever I feel that I am not good enough. That is why this quote is so important to me.
Kadene smith
8/31/2016 11:14:58 am
This quote is inspirational because the author is say when you work hard it becomes something you love and you always feel good about something that you know you have accomplished Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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