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"When you look in the mirror you should be able to see a a person that leads by example and does the right thing." 

 -Andy Garcia

This quote represents much more than just looking at the mirror, it is a figure of speech to remember never to choose the wrong because all the hard work throughout your life will soon be a format to thank yourself and others who helped you on your journey to success. It is important to always do what you believe is the right thing to do. One thing some people never do is wake up every morning look in the mirror and just take a moment to look at youself and think what can make you a better person.

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“If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character.

If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home.

If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nations.

When there is order in the nations, there will peace in the world.”

This is a great quote by the famous Confucius he explains the morale values of having good character. He believes that character is the key to world peace. this is true, for example of a person is choosing the wrong people will soon follow meaning that if you have bad character nothing good will ever come.

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"When a deep injury is done to us, we never recover until we forgive."

-Alan Paton 

This is an outstanding statement by our very own Alan Paton. This statement expresses the benefits of forgiving. Personally i believe you should forgive no matter what happened, When someone spends there whole life reminiscing on something someone did it ruins the happiness within that person. A perfect example of forgiving was the video shown in class, although the reckless driver took 2 lives away the parents forgave him and reduced his trial to only 12 years. This comes to show that anyone can forgive no matter what happened.

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Eight Great reasons to tell the truth 
Barbra A. Lewis

1. telling the truth lets everyone know what really happened. There's less of a chance of misunderstanding, confusion, or conflict.

2. Telling the truth protects innocent people from being blamed or punished.

3. Telling the truth allows everyone to learn from what happened.

4. You usually get into less trouble for telling the truth other than lying ( and getting caught).

5. Other people trust you more when you tell the truth.

6. You don't have to tell more lies to keep your story straight.

7. You gain a reputation for being truthful- a trait most people value.

8.Telling the truth helps you to feel secure and peaceful inside.

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"Dare to stand alone . Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone." 

-Thomas S. Monson 

This is an outstanding quote by the great Thomas S. Monson. He gives us his opinion on standing alone. He would much rather do things himself then follow the crowds. An example of this is when friends invite you out to do things you are not supposed to do like drugs or alcohol and you have to choose either follow he crowd and try to fit in or stay home and stand alone doing the right thing. Personally i would rather stand alone than in bad company, choosing the right should be a priority to everyone if the want to be successful in life.

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Student Success Statement 

" I would prefer to fail with honor than win by cheating."

-Sophocles 

Great statement. it expresses much more than just winning and losing. it expresses to have good moral values and to choose right from wrong. Not everyone can stand losing but if you did it honorable with all your effort and didn't cheat it brings you one step closer to success. An example of failing with honor is Malik Stewart, he was willing to step up after he lost and he went to congratulate his opponent and wish the best for his sick father. Not everyone has the courage to choose the right but i challenge you to choose the right!

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"If I've got correct goals/ and if i keep pursuing them the best way i know how, everything else falls into line. if i do the right thing right, i'm going to succeed."

-Dan Dierdorf 

This is an outstanding statement by the NFL HoF Dan Dierdorf. personally I believe as long as one has goals there is always something to strive for, the only thing is that one should have goals that push them to become a better person. The goals should be CTR approved. An example of a goal that will help strive for greatness is becoming a better athlete, waking up every single day and wanting to improve. An example of a goal not to set is to do drugs, no one should wake up and want the choose the wrong. 

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"The most important thing you will ever have is good values"

      -Dennis Prager 

This is an outstanding statement by Mr. Prager. He expresses a lot on why he feels good moral values are crucial for a person to have. Personally i feel morals will be needed for the rest of your life so without them you will not be a good person. The example that Mr. Prager gave was doing what you feel like doing vs. doing what you know is right. A CTR person will always have good moral values because they are promising to achieve greatness correctly without cheating or lying.

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"The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon: self-respect, dignity, integrity, and self esteem."

Dr. Laura Schlessinger 

This is an outstanding statement by Dr. Schlessinger expressing the benefits of Choosing the right. I believe if someone wants something in return for there actions it wasn't voluntary. If someone does something it should be something done because they wanted to not because they were asked to. In the long term it will be beneficial because you will be trustworthy and honest! So with that being said choose the right 24/7 in order for you to become a better person.

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Student Success Statement 

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing."

-Theodore Roosevelt 

This is a great statement by Theodore Roosevelt. One thing you can count on to give you good results is choosing the right. There has been many examples shown of choosing the right, the short term gain is not worth the long term gain. Not everyone can do the right thing at the right time but those who do will forever be granted the reputation of a CTR person!

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        Student Success Statement  "There is nothing gained by doing wrong."

                    -Wilford Woodruff

This is an outstanding Statement by Wilford Woodruff. He expresses his thoughts on choosing the wrong. I feel if we know we never get anything good off of choosing the wrong why continue to do it. People would think this common sense but many people continue to disrespect others or talk back, some arguments are started that should be avoided. I feel that if the parents do not regulate there children they will feel it is okay to choose the wrong not because they want to but because they think it is okay to do so. The only way we can help fix this is by showing kids choosing the wrong will only cause trouble and hardships.

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"It's A GREAT MOMENT when someone has character to set up and do the right thing at the right time."

- Coach Pam Knox

This is an inspiring quote by the former softball coach at the University of Western Oregon. She expresses a lot in so little amount of words. An example of doing the right thing at the right time would be helping someone out when they are in need be the better person and go out and help. Although it may seem hard to help it really isn't it just takes a person willing to make a change. It will make you nervous but that is because you are not accustomed to helping strangers.

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"I have been asked what I mean by 'word of honor.' I will tell you. Place me behind prison walls--walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground--there is a possibility that in some way or another I may escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of the circle? No. Never! I'd die first!"

- Karl G. Measer

This is an outstanding quote by the former principal at BYU. This quote represents someones honesty and their honor. Karl Measer was a man of his word so feels that keeping your word to someone sis very important because they are depending on you. The example Karl gives in his quote is that if he were to go to prison he would eventually find a way out but if he were to give his promise to not leave he wouldn't because he does not break a promise.

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The Indian Commandments 

1. Treat the Earth and all that dwells therein with respect.

2. Remain close to the great spirit.

3. Show great respect to your fellow beings.

4. Work together for the benefit of mankind.

5. Give assistance and kindness wherever needed.

6. Do what you know to be right. 

7. Look after the well- being of mind and body.

8. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.

9. Be truthful and honest at all times

10. Take full responsibility for your actions.

I feel these 10 commandments by the Native Americans should be followed till this day. Most of these commandments ask for things that should be done anyways and that can help you become a better person. If someone can keep these promises it shows that all human beings are capable of becoming better people and striving to make the world a better place. The only problem is that 1 tribe can't save the world or try making it a better place alone, so his should motivate others to promising themselves to obey these commandments. 

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"A promise must never be broken."

-Alexander Hamilton

This is an outstanding student success statement by our very own Founding Father of the United States. This statement, coming from one of the most honest human being. This statement expresses the importance of a promise. When a person is known for breaking promises people do not trust him because the promises reflect on what type of person they are. An example of why a promise should never be broken is, loyalty because if loyalty is broken others will look at you with no ethics and no manners because of the way you act.

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"Goodness is the only investment that never fails." 

- Henry David Thoreau

This is an outstanding statement by the Great Henry David Thoreau. In this statement he expresses the only investment that will never fail you, which is goodness. Personally I feel Henry is completely right because most investments lose value over a matter of time, Goodness will last a lifetime of being valued. An example of investing in goodness would be doing random acts of kindness, or helping people when needed. The reason helping others when needed is so important is because when you are in need you will hope for someone to also help you, so treat people the way you would like to be treated. Lastly an example of not investing in goodness would be to commit a crime. That is CTW and can be avoided if you are a good person.

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"My basic principle is that you don't make decisions because they are easy; you dot't make them because they are cheap; you don't make them because they are popular; you make them because they are right."

 - Theodore Hesburgh

I feel this quote symbolizes more than just  choosing the right. It means doing things without being asked to do so and doing it because you want to do it.

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Abraham Lincoln

"I am not bound to win, but i am bound to be true. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he is wrong"

I feel that this quote means a lot more than just being true. I feel Abraham is a perfect example because he was a CTR person. Doing all of this ended up paying off even if it took him a while to succeed as long as he was doing the right it really didn't matter. Personally i feel to be a great leader you need to relate to your people and i feel Abraham Lincoln did that and that's why i feel he is one of the best presidents of all time.

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 " Character is Higher than intellect "

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is an outstanding Statement by Mr. Emerson. He expresses that being a good person means more than having good grades. This statement is completely right, I feel that intellect is a very important part but without character it does not matter. An example would be in sports. You can be the best player in the world but if you do not have a good attitude no one will want to be in your team.

SO it is important to focus on how you treat people because that's the way yo will be treated, with that being said be a CTR person.

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Student Success Statement

"I trust that my hard work will pay off."

- Tyler Haws

This is an outstanding statement by the former all time leading scorer for B.Y.U. This statement shows that if you work hard eventually it will help that you worked hard in the beginning. Not everyone can take the time to work hard but those who do will be remembered. The person who works the hardest is the person who wants to succeed. Tyler work hard in High School and now it is paying off because he has the all time scoring title at B.Y.U and he is playing professionally in Canada.