Monday, March 19, 2012

Explain what this quote means in your own words. Do you agree or disgree? Explain.

"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are" -John Wooden

25 comments:

Mr.Lewis said...

I agree because when I was much younger my mother always told me to my character is the most important thing that people see you for not because your popular or not.So I agree with this quote.

Shawn Alexis said...

I agree because like some popular people have a "cool" reputation and good personality but they dont see your personality just your reputation

Unknown said...

This quote means that whatever you think of yourself is what counts and not what others think of you. i agree with quote because i don't care what people think about me I only care about what I think of myself

ARIANA HOLNESS said...

I agree:this quote means that your character is more important than reputation because your character is what you are and what you think of yourself and your reputation is what other people think of you so i think your character is more important meanwhile your your reputation is what people see you as so i think that your character is more important your reputation.
* ARIANA HOLNESS *

taiyabarnes said...

I agree with this quote because people are suppose to like you for the person you really are and not like you because of your reputation and what they have heard about you. I think that if a person doesn't like you for you then you shouldn't have anything to do with them.
Taiya Barnes
Class 282

Giqqless : ) said...

I agree because your character is way more important then your reputation. Your character is the truth about what you are but youre reputation is what people think about about you and you should never care about what people think about you because they are not going to get you no where in life your character is so dont pay attention to your reputation worry about your character.
Iniah Benjamin 271

crystal271 said...

I agree with this quote because its true because a lot of people say that my friends reputation is CRAZY but her personality is really funny sweet caring helpful and generous.

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Kinetic Kid33 said...

I agree with this quote because your character is your whole background wherever you go. Your character can dispute your reputation. I also agree with this quote because you have to be yourself. Your friend’s opinion isn’t supposed to concern you as much as your own opinion of yourself. You are supposed to be concerned with feelings from you. Don’t let people put you down in the dumps. Be concerned with your character because this is who you’ll always be and your reputation can be wrong and can change.

Joshua Nelson 271

vany said...

This qoute means that you should worry about your charcter than your reputation because you can not have a reputation without a true charecter. I agree with this qoute because i feel if you spend most of your time trying to make a reputation by being someone your not then the only reputation you will get is a reputation of bein fake.
shevan humphrey
282

aquia parris said...

i think this quote means that your character is who you are its not what others think about you. you and your reputation is just for show and its to keep your famablitiy of your name up so you can be kown and not a stranger to others. its also important so that people can see who you really are and that the person you want to be. soo in all im sayin that the quote means that your reputation is just for show and your character is the person who is you and the person who is the act of all.and also it means that your living two lives one is for the people to like you bascially a follow or a copycat... and plus your character is the real you no one inside. your real personality its nothing fake its all factual things...
* AQUIA PARRIS* 271
#TEAM LORMIL....SWAGG
i also agree with everyone....

MeganeN said...

In my own words this quote means;
" You should care about the way you act more than you should care about what people think of you, because the way you act is the true you, while the way people think of you is not really true because its not you."
I agree with this quote because its true. The way you act always affect people, but they don't know that everyone has a cover, and the cover always hides something behind, which may be their true character that they don't want people to reach, because its their true self.

Megane Nacier. Class 282

joseph said...

I agree with this quote because people look at your character than your reputation. For example if someone look at somebody reputation, and it says that he/she was bad. That person that has a bad reputation can change there self to be good,and that person that saw the reputation will change there opinion.

By: Joseph 282

Anime said...

I agree with this quote because everyone asks why am i so werid \ crazy and this quote means to me be focus with your self and be what you really are dont change for no one that what it means to me dont change for no one thats why im unique and i also agree with everyone.

CHINIRA whitney 271
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Gerret Pascall said...

I agree with this statement because peole are always trying to be something the not. They try to act cool in front of there friends. You're reputation is not who you are. You should be yourself and if somebody does not like it then so be it just know you have a reputation of being yourself

From: Gerret Pascall
Class: 271

Simone Aiken said...

I agree with this quote it means that your character is your personality and that you should not change it. Your reputation is something that people think about you. Your character is something that shows who you are. While your reputation is how people address you. You should always be concern with your character because that just who you actually are and you should not change that for the world. That's why I strongly agree with this quote.

Simone Aiken 271

jasmine said...

i agree because your character is what u think about yourself how u feel on yourself. while your reputation is what others think. like if u wear a ugly shirt that people don't like a the next day u don't then your reputation is ruined. your reputation of wearing something nice is over.

jasmine elyzee -271-

spouney paul said...

I agree with this quote because usually people are like that.this quote also means to act like your self or else something might happen to you or ruin your reputation.


Spouney Paul
282

Lauryn C. said...

I think this quote means that you should be yourself and not what people want yo to be. If someone doesn't like you for who you truly are tell them to step aside because you shouldn't let them get in your way. A friend is someone who accepts you just the way you are. Yes I do agree with this quote

Ezekiel Bovell said...

I think that this quote means that you should be who you really are instead of being someone that your not, and i strongly agree with this quote because the people that act like someone their not is just being fake instead of being who they really are.

Ezekiel Bovell 282

hershey said...

I agree because when you do something bad people give you a reputation on how they think you are.When people she you the real you they see all your character's.No matter if it is good or bad they know that is apart of you its just your character and not your reputation.Which is a good thing because if you were judged by your reputation most people in the world would not have what they do today and some would.So its better to be concerned about your character and not your reputation.That is why I agree with this quote.

Stephanie Brown 282

christina philippeaux said...

This quto is trying to say that your character says alot about you than your reputation. For example:you have a reputation of being a bully to others kids around your friends so they can think that you are cool but on the weekends you go and help the homeless. i totally agree with this quto because you character is the thing thhat would get you somewhere in life your reputation wont. i feel that this queto is trying to say that your reputation is your outside for example like a cover that everybody sees and think they know so much about and your character is they real you.

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i agree with this because when people try to change their reputation , they're also trying to change their looks,feelings,the way they talk,and their friends and they lose the characteristics that make them themselves
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2007 my life ends said...

Interesting quote. As long as you don't mistake your character for your reputation. Your reputation is what you want most people to believe and can be shattered if others see through the facade due to your true character. So if your are concerned about your character your reputation will automatically be impacted. If you are a jerk to people and they think that. It's not their fault. Quotes that put the onus on other people to see the world your way tend to a appeal to those who prefer not to take responsibility for their actions.