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“To see what is right and no to do it is want of courage.”
Confucius

This is an amazing statement by Confucius. If you were to participate in an improper action knowing that it is not the correct thing to do you are lacking courage and desire courage because it is something that is not abundant inside of you. For example courage is expressed when you do not commit any improper actions even though others would ridicule you for not following their “example”  and that you are aware of the negative consequences that the action can convey. If you are aware of the severity of an action, but proceed and commit it because you are afraid of being ridiculed then you are deficient of courage and yearn for it even if you are not aware of it.

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“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.” Margaret Chase Smith

This is an amazing quote by Margaret Chase Smith. Today there are many individuals who succumb to the desires of others knowing that it is wrong, but are pressured into committing improper action. Suppose there is a group of kids who are going to go to their friend’s older brother’s house and drink alcohol, but the kid does not think that it is proper for them to be doing that and is then ridiculed by his “friends” because they believe that he is not “fun” anymore, but the kid decides to leave the group and not consume any alcohol. Ask yourself who is of better character, the kid who left the group or the kid who proposed the insidious activity? Most definitely the kid who did not succumb to his “friends” desires and was not provoked to accept his friend’s proposal even though the others all wanted to drink.  

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“Never, there is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”
Ayn Rand

This is an amazing statement by esteemed Russian novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter Ayn Rand. There is never any justification for committing an improper (Evil) action. We must never attempt to justify an improper action because no matter how much effort is exerted into justifying the action it will never be deemed correct. Society is an important factor in the decision of whether an action is correct or if it is not. Would you expect the justification of an action that caused the deaths of many? No the action will never be justified since it impacted society negatively. Differentiation of right or wrong is different with every person, but the perception of an event that impacted the world will affect many profoundly.

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“You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.”
Robert E. Lee
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_E._Lee

If you commit an action that will lead to the benefit of many and is overall good in nature then you will be rewarded with immense satisfaction because you did what is right. Doing what is right will be progressively simple if you commit the correct actions more often and it will become much more simple that you would not be conflicted by a proper and by an improper choice. If you commit a proper action then you will not feel any guilt or confliction that would be felt if you committed an improper action and therefore you would be rewarded by your conscience with the satisfaction and approval of your decision. Though committing proper actions can be viewed as a responsibility becuase it sometimes is responsibility that is benefiting for you and for those around you and with practice can soon become an idea that you will always strive for.

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“Character is higher than intellect.”

 

Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is an amazing quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Many people are extremely intelligent and contribute greatly to our society, but some who possess great minds do not possess great character. Character is deemed higher than intellect, but some do not believe such. Character above all is an important trait expressing both your interior and exterior qualities that are used to distinguish you from others. For example, if you have an online linked bank account and leave for work you may not suspect that an extremely intelligent individual who can contribute a great deal to benefit society, but instead is illegally accessing your bank account and transferring all of your hard earned money into his account for his own benefit and is going to use that money for improper things. Where does that place him? As a proper individual or as a malevolent individual? He is indeed malevolent despite his intelligence because character greatly exceeds the importance of intelligence when it comes to how you are distinguished in society.

 

 

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Summary

Tony Farmer a top recruited basketball star was sentenced 3 years in prison upon several third and second degree felonies. Tony Farmer collapsed the floor after his sentence and looked distraught. Tony Farmer is accused of the attempted kidnapping of his girlfriend, stealing various items from her, and threatening her. His family was distraught when his sentence was announced.

Reflection

Why would this young man commit such things? I for one am very disappointed ant Tony farmer who could have had a successful future, but chose not to. As said by Brigham Young, “True Independence and Freedom Can Only Exist In Doing What Is Right.” This young man decided to do what is wrong and has “willingly” relinquished his freedom by committing improper and devious actions. I cannot stop thinking on how he could have avoided this disastrous situation.

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“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is an amazing quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. What lies within us is our conscience and that is what will later on determine what lies both behind us and in front of us. Our conscience or moral compass is what guides us; our conscience is a manifestation of our thoughts if you are a good person then your conscience will not be plagued with indecision and the temptation to commit the incorrect actions. If you do something appreciable and that many and you benefited from then you have had a good past with no complications with the law or others and therefore you would have a good future within those aspects if you continue to do good. Our conscience can also become altered if you are influenced to commit improper actions by others leading to an improper present and future.

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“Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.”
Margaret Thatcher

This an amazing quote published by former British politician Margaret Thatcher. Discipline is difficult, but necessary for prosperity. For example, if you’re friends are going to go smoke by an alleyway and you know that smoking is atrocious and are tempted to do so just to follow the lead of your friends, but you have disciplined yourself to stay away from drugs and you do so then you will be compensated with pride, courageous self-esteem, and overall satisfaction that you will not regret anything. The “Highroad” is a metaphorical road which can be referred to as the ladder of success in where by doing the right and proper things and referring to your moral/ ethical codes when you are tempted to indulge in improper activities.

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“If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.”
Marcus Aurelius
Roman Emperor from 161 AD to 180 AD

This is an amazing quote from a Roman Emperor! If something is wrong why do it? This amazing quote conveys what is correct and what is incorrect. If you commit something wrong why did you even do it in the first place? The answer is that you did not thoroughly elaborate on the possible consequences therefore making your understanding of your action meager. Once you realize that you have committed an improper action then you start to realize your mistake. If something is not true then why mention it? Many like to indulge in “Gossip,” but it is improper to even mention something that can destroy a person’s reputation and that is not accurate.

 

 

 

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“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.” Theodore Roosevelt

This is an amazing quote by one of the most memorable president of the United States. A decision is being formulated every second of everyday. In a moment of decision we consider many outcomes and whether our next choice will be proper or improper. Doing what is morally correct when making a decision will manifest the best possible outcome because you are not doing anything wrong. Sometimes you make a decision that you know is wrong, but you benefit from it and therefore think that it is okay to “stretch the truth”, but in reality it is wrong and later on all you will only feel guilty because you either injured your moral or others (either physically or emotionally by your improper desicion.)