Monday, January 29, 2007

Wisdom

A colleague at the English Language school I moonlight at gave her 13 year old students a sheet containing prompt words, for example "Happiness is....", "Frustration is..." etc. The best responses came from a student named Caty and I felt compelled to share.


Frustration is... another kind of scenery you have to face on your way to success.

Happiness is... a beautiful bird which always flies away from your hug.

Boredom is... a prison and boredom is an enjoyment.

Satisfaction is... the smile you get from others' eyes.

Fear is... a ghost who eats your courage and spirit.

Surprise is... a baby who brings you a present.

Kindness is...a good remedy for a cold heart.

Relief is... what you want to get from others and what others want to get from you.

Truth is... the sun shiny [sic.] all the time.

Courage is... feeling confident even you will face to die.

Sadness is... the beginning of happiness.

Anger is... a poison which will damage your good mood.

-- Caty, age 13, Shanghai.

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