A Quote That Really Gets Me Analysis

This quote, by the olympian Allyson Felix, fits the the main character of the book Raymond's Run, by Toni Cade Bambara, to a T. It is the story of an african american girl named Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, who everyone calls Squeaky; she lives in Harlem, New York. Squeaky is an outspoken person who doesn't care what others think of her, she also is keen when it comes to being the best at what she does. Squeaky has an older brother named raymond, who has a mental disability. She also has a rival named Gretchen, who she will race later in the tale. Squeaky is a commendable person, with great characteristics. These characteristics include but are not limited

I like this quote because there are a lot of times in sports where there is a guy that may seem bigger or have more strength but that never stopped him. Personally, if I was in a football or basketball game and we were down on points I would have loved to have a coach or teammate use this quote because it is really motivational and uplifting. It personally motivates me because knowing that even people

This quote has meaning to me; for example, it is written by a baseball player yet everyone can understand along with learn from it. Everyone can wander around after reading this quote and understand how it relates to life. When Babe Ruth mentions that when a person tries their hardest, it is tough to overcome that person, whether it’s an argument, athletics, or a form

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.

Did you ever done something that you regret it, I am sure that almost all of us done something that we regret almost every day. In this novel, a poor man tried to hold someone for ransom, but it did not turn out well. Man Ain’t you hungry the man asked the man gave them food if they light up the fire during the night of their furnace. The narrator says why You Reckon. The narrator goes place to place often, but no place is his permeant.

This quote means that even when you try agin it still may fail, but through failing you become better. A time I have failed, but have failed better was when I was trying to read a book,but I would have to start over because I would not read it for a few days, and forget what would happen in the first half of the book. Now I read when I have down time, but sometimes I

The quote is a inspiring and motivates people to chase their dream. people get criticized for their dreams because they're not the same as other peoples. Peoples dreams shouldn't be put down because they're not as good as others. Dreams are different for everybody just because people don't have the same dream as you doesn't mean yours is better. people need to be open minded to understand this quote. its gives a teens a reason to chase something. if kids aren't inspired the wont do anything with them self. That's why this quote is good to remember. this quote will inspire the kids that have nothing. dreams are worth it not matter what the cost. the quote makes people feel like their dreams are worth it. Nothing can stop someone with a good mindset. overall the teens of this generation's need an inspiration to do what they want, and this quote give a perfect feel for

Now I believe that this is an extremely important motto due to the fact that you can use this in every aspect of your life as I stated above. If your mind and body are prepared for any obstacle that is thrown your way there is nothing that can stop you. This hits me strongly because I believe that when you set your mind to a goal in order to better yourself you need to set them out of reach so you continue to grow stronger as an individual.

This essay discusses grit according to the following articles,”What it Takes to be Great by Geoff Colvin,” Ex-cons who Found Success Encourage others by Mike Tolson,”and “Oakland senior’s mark of success:top college admissions by Chip Johnson”. Grit is perseverance & passion for long term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future,day in,day out,not just for the week,not just for the month,but for years & working really hard to make that future a reality.

The story this quote has with my life is inspirational and helped me though a tough time. This year for volleyball I got dropped down a level of completion from the Freshman 1 team to the Freshman 2 team. This disappointed me because I had worked so hard all summer to get on high team. I talked to my coaches and asked them what I needed to improve on and if later on in the season I could possibly move up to the higher team. They explained to me what I needed to work on and told me I could move up if I worked hard. As the season

I can relate to the above quote. During my first years of high school, I did not take my academics as seriously as I should have. I did not set goals so that I would not disappoint myself. I have learned my little decisions I made impacted my grade point average and class ranking. Also I realized I needed to make some academic changes.

“Try not. Do or do not, there is no try.” said by Yoda from Star Wars. This is a quote that many people have lived by. It means that there is no such thing as “trying”, you either do something or you don't.

Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow" Ralph Waldo Emerson. From my perspective, the meaning behind these words is what drives humanity towards improvement. As a junior in high school, I see no better time than now to live by these words. As college slowly rises upon the horizon, I envision a bright future at Greeneville tech.

The quote is saying that with food we are not just buying and consuming the food there is more to the meaning. In the reading it states that, “ people use food to speak with each other, to establish rules of behavior…and to reveal what you are.” At the table one could order something around the price range as the other person to communicate that you are trying to be kind and conscious of the other person’s money. Another example from the reading to discuss the meaning of the quote is, “Cuisines also prescribe the way food is to be eaten—a set of manners, codes of etiquette.” The way you eat shows the behavior of food. If the person you are dining with is being polite and eating with their mouth closed, speaking after the food is chewed and

Quotes have so many different meanings. A quote can mean one thing to one person and something completely different to another. The thing I love about quotes is that you can look at it through your eyes, seeing a quote through your eyes can help you with everyday life. The quote "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" (Baruch) this can teach you how to live everyday.