Ambassador College - Envoy Yearbook (Big Sandy, TX)

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Character From the Greek kharakter, an ancient engraving tool, or the impression it left on metal or stone; hence, a lasting, distinctive mark or symbol. 66 he man who does not read good books,” wrote Mark Twain, “has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.” Likewise, the man who does not use his education has no advantage over the man who has no education. Though a person may have all the knowledge in the world, that knowledge is of no value unless it is put to proper use. The ability to come to right knowledge and under- standing, and then to direct the mind and body into following the right course, is what we know as charac- ter. Ambassador College stresses character development in every aspect of a student’s education — in intellect, in personality, in physical fitness, in daily life — but also stresses that none of the knowledge a student gains while at college is of any value unless he or she puts it to the proper use! What good is knowing the purpose and meaning of life — mankind’s true destiny and how to achieve it — if you’re going to do nothing with that knowledge? What good is knowing the principles that cause peace, happiness, prosperity and abundant well-being if you arent going to apply those principles? Character is the key to the right use of knowledge. It is the basis of any truly successful life. The world, in general, ignores this fact, but in true education, the importance of character development is continually stressed. Yet character not only is the most important aspect of true education, it is also the most difficult to de- velop. Character comes from diligent work, from the inexorable requirement that every student perform each task set before him or her with care and thoroughness. That’s why the spirit of diligent work — honest, painstaking work — pervades the Ambassador campus. If Ambassador College neglected its obligation to instill sterling character in its students, it would utterly fail to properly prepare students for life ahead. CHARACTER — the most important aspect of true edu- cation — does not come from wishful thinking, but from persistent action. That’s why the spirit of work pervades the Ambassador College campus.