1. Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.
William Jennings Bryan
Assignment:
Do you believe that the choices we make, rather than our abilities and talents, show who we truly are?
2. Suppose we were able to share meanings freely without a compulsive urge to impose our view or conform to those of others and without distortion and self-
deception. Would this not constitute a real revolution in culture?
David Bohm
Assignment:
If we were to become completely open and honest with ourselves and with others, would society be better off?
3. Every problem has a gift for you in its hands.
Richard Bach
Assignment:
Is there always a gain from experiencing hardship?
4. They may forget what you said, but theyll never forget how you made them feel.
Carl W. Beuchner
Assignment:
Are human emotions more powerful, enduring, and meaningful than our intellect? Or to put it another way, does the heart matter more than the brain in our lives?