Character: The Cornerstone of our Nation
Character: The Cornerstone of our Nation Ladies and gentlemen, faculty, and fellow 2001 graduates, welcome and thank you forbeing here. We are about to step foot in a world that revolves around material possessions andpersonal pleasures, where character often plays a diminished role. One of the most importantchanges that our generation could make would be to build character among ourselves and future True character comes from within and is not defined by one's possessions, status, race,religion, or outward appearance. As an ancient proverb states, " I would rather be adorned bybeauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes fromwithin." However, character does show on ones' face. This is e
In conclusion, modern society utilizes artificial character in an attempt to attain lastingsuccess, therefore denying themselves the very treasure that they seek. This prescription can be filled withoutexpense, and the supply will increase with continued use. The founders constituted this nationon a set of values, and it is the responsibility of our generation to transmit these values to thenext. On the other hand, Adolph Hitler's overwhelmingnegative influence resulted in the wrongful deaths of millions of innocent victims. " This was evident in the case of our former President, Bill Clinton, in which he displayed questionable character in several situations. It is these shared values that make civility possible- and it is civility that enables democracyto function. It is said that America is different because , unlike most other nations, it is not boundtogether by soil or blood, by a dominant race, religion, or ethnicity. A quote by ThomasBabington Macaulay states, " The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if heknew he would never be found out. As we talk about values and ideas, we should remember that America is uniquely an idea. When asked what kind of cosmetic she used,she replied, " I use for my lips, truth; for my voice, prayer; for my eyes, pity; for my hands,charity; for my figure, uprightness; for my heart, love. For example, Mother Theresa's andMartin Luther King , Jr. In the words of JamesMartinlaw, " High art, high morals, high faith, are impossible among those who do not believetheir own inspirations, but only court them for pleasure or profit. We should never underestimate the influence of one individual's character on an entirenation or even the world, whether it be positive or negative. This is why wemust think carefully before we act and consider the influence that our actions have on others. Furthermore,the depth of one's character is oftentimes masked by everyday persona.
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