Word of Honor

Student Success Statement

“ I have been asked what I mean by ‘word of honor.’ I will tell you: Place me behind prison walls-walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground-there is a possibility that in some way or another I might be able to escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle ? No, never! I’d die first. “ This is qoute by Karl G. Maeser. In this statement, I think Karl is trying to explain that if he were ever in the toughest situation, there is a chance or possibility that he can some way be free. Although he does emphasize that if one in command or in control of the situation tells him not to try and escape, he will stick to his word and not eescape. All because he is a man of his word. I think he uses a great example to make the readers really illustrate the picture in their minds. I agree with this quote and I think everyone should keep their ‘word of honor.’ Doing right things entitles you to your ‘word of honor.’