"Intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education."
-Martin Luther King Jr.
I believe this quote is saying that in order to be very successful you must have both intelligence and character. Intelligence can only get you so far. Character alone is the same. But combine the two together and you have a big accomplishment. You may say what does intelligence have to do with character and what does character have to do with intelligence? Well without character you are saying that you are disrespectful, untrustworthy, dishonest, etc. and without intelligence then you don't get the right grades at school. If you have good grades such as straight A's and your character setting is strong because you are kind to others, because you are loyal, etc. then you will have many achievements accomplished with that being said. If you have amazing grades but you get into a lot of trouble and you have been caught doing something wrong then you intelligence but not enough character. This will make you feel good about your grades but not about your behavior. The consequences could equal in your parents not trusting you enough to go hang out with your friends after school. Will this upset you? Maybe, but remember you brought this upon yourself. The same thing could happen if you have bad grades but amazing character. This says you have little intelligence but a lot of character which can help you gain trust but without the knowledge/intelligence it will be harder for you to keep going. Whereas if you have amazing grades and amazing character then you will get very far. Don't make the wrong choices and remember to have high levels of both character and intelligence.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
I believe this quote is saying that in order to be very successful you must have both intelligence and character. Intelligence can only get you so far. Character alone is the same. But combine the two together and you have a big accomplishment. You may say what does intelligence have to do with character and what does character have to do with intelligence? Well without character you are saying that you are disrespectful, untrustworthy, dishonest, etc. and without intelligence then you don't get the right grades at school. If you have good grades such as straight A's and your character setting is strong because you are kind to others, because you are loyal, etc. then you will have many achievements accomplished with that being said. If you have amazing grades but you get into a lot of trouble and you have been caught doing something wrong then you intelligence but not enough character. This will make you feel good about your grades but not about your behavior. The consequences could equal in your parents not trusting you enough to go hang out with your friends after school. Will this upset you? Maybe, but remember you brought this upon yourself. The same thing could happen if you have bad grades but amazing character. This says you have little intelligence but a lot of character which can help you gain trust but without the knowledge/intelligence it will be harder for you to keep going. Whereas if you have amazing grades and amazing character then you will get very far. Don't make the wrong choices and remember to have high levels of both character and intelligence.
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