Kids Quote The Darndest Things
ByOne of my most influential teachers was Mr. Witherspoon. I had him for sixth grade.
We were required to keep a journal where we recorded the “quote of the day” that resided on the upper right hand corner of the blackboard. It was a quote, in quotes, followed by the author, if known. At the end of each quarter we were required to choose on of the quotes and write a short essay on why we chose the quote, what we thought it meant, and how it may apply to our lives.
It was really a brilliant way to get us in the habit of critically thinking while simultaneously requiring us to write a coherent essay, hone our penmanship, as well as hold us accountable by keeping a journal updated. We weren’t reminded to copy the quote daily, it was an expectation with a consequence.
To date, I still have those journals saved. Not to bear witness to my penmanship but to re-read so many of those quotes whose meanings have changed over the years.
Mr. Witherspoon is long gone but the lesson still remains.
Of the numerous quotes I can still remember a few. I suppose we remember such things because they represent wisdom; those universal truths that withstand the test of time.
“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” - Plato
Brother, ain’t that the truth.
There was nothing in his update that had to do with city business. School board, war memorial, and DBA. He must love the sound of his own voice.
I can’t believe this guy got re-elected.
Well, 754 Dupontites believe(d) in him last November. Enjoy the next 3 1/2 years of his babbbling!
Out of a population of almost 8,000? Something is wrong here.
If it was such an important meeting then why couldn’t he be bothered to write down the location if he couldn’t remember it?
Small wonder why our community is in the shape its in.
“When you set your expectations low, you are seldom disappointed.” Maybe the mayor should read that quote before her next meeting.
His ramblings or so so sexy what a stud…….. NOT!