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Dr. Suess once said "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter"
* What do you think this quote means? Relate this quote to an event in your life or to something you have seen someone else experience and explain the relation using examples.
What Dr. Suess meant by, "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter" is that be who you are and the people you love and care about won't mind what you believe or what you say or what you do but the people that say something about it and makes fun of you for it you should ignore them. For a example, when I was 7 I would listen to popular music that was out and I act liked I liked it but I didn't really care for the music so after a while I started listen to music I like. The reason why I started to music that I like instead of what was popular was because I started to realize two things
ReplyDelete1. I was lying so I didn't really now the artist or other songs they did.
2. I hated that music.
So if any case someone came up to me and they asked, "what is another song you like by them?" I wouldn't really now what to say and look like a idiot because i don't know what were talking about. Also if they ever played the song because they thought I liked it well I would want to be deaf so I didn't have hear that song or songs. So that's what I think of what Dr. Suess said.
I agree. I agree because i think the same thing. I also agree on the part when you stated you listening to music. I think its cool that you listen to music. I wonder what songs you like.
DeleteWhat Dr. Suess meant by "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter" is that you should not change yourself for anyone else. This also means that you should worry about yourself instead of others. Just like if someone makes fun of you for something that you are wearing. Maybe that’s all you can afford. That’s there business not yours so why worry about them? Another quote that goes with this quote is “You can’t judge someone until you walk a mile in their shoes. This also means that you should speak your mind. If you don’t like something then you should speak about it to change it. You shouldn’t feel like you can’t speak your mind. Everyone has the right of freedom of speech. You should not care about other opinions. Only worry about your opinion. That’s the only one that actually matters. This quote relates to an event in my life because i got judged before. When I was in 5th grade, I got made fun of because of my shoes. The day before school I played outside with my new shoes and got them all dirty. The next day at school everyone made fun of me because they didn’t know I got them dirty. They thought the shoes came like this. This is how the quote relates to me and this is what I think this quote means.
ReplyDeletei agree with you Cris. I get made fun of all the time, but i don't let them get in my head. Both of these quotes can relate to me as well. The reason for that is because they think since they got better stuff then you that they have to make fun of you. But they don't know what you've been through to get what you need and to get what you want. Very Deep bro.
DeleteWhat Dr. Suess meant by "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter" is that you should be who you are and don't take advice from one of your friend's change your personality. I remember when I was in 6th grade, people didn't like "Skylanders" and said that I should be interested into something else and forget about that stupid game. What I did was I said that no I was not going to change the things that I like and the things I like doing for somebody for one person. I mean when we get older we all are going to have people that try to change are interest one point in are life. The only thing you have to do is say that you won't change for one person and if that person can't except you for who you are and what you like well then that is their problem not yours. Another time I was being made fun of in 4th grade for liking this card game called Baukugan I think the name could be wrong. Most people made fun of me for it and said to stop playing that useless game but what I did was ignore them and say "You can not say what I like and dislike because I am me and no one can take that from me". This is what this quote means, what the meaning is behind it, and how this quote relates to me.
ReplyDeleteI agree u should never let anybody push u around and make u do something. Always do what u want not what somebody else wants u to do. Don't ever let somebody make u feel different about yourself. Don't think because other people r playing something that u might not like mean u have to go play it because everybody else is playing it.
DeleteI fully agree with you Keon because I remember when I was interested in Skylanders and people would tell me that it wasn't cool and I didn't listen to them because it was my choice of what I wanted to do or not. You shouldn't let people try and change you or what you like.
DeleteKeon, i totally agree with what you are trying to day because we are all different people and we all like different things. Maybe you liked skylanders? so what . Maybe some kid still play pokemon. Who cares. It's all about what you like and what your interested in. Who cares what other people think of you. Be yourself and hangout with you close friends that' swhat i tend to do.So all in all i agree with what your saying in this statement
DeleteWhat Dr. Suess meant by "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter" To me that means people who matter to you like your mom, dad, brothers, and sisters or even your closest friends won't matter what you do. But those kids who mind what you do those people shouldn't matter to you because if those kids who mind, they turn out to be bullies.
ReplyDeleteI think this quote means that if somebody doesn’t like whatever you are doing who cares what they think. You should only be happy that there are people who are supporting you. If you don’t listen to the people who put you down and listen to the people that are happy for you it will give you more confidence. I can relate to this quote because sometimes I am the one telling my self I can’t do something. There are other people telling me I can do it, like my parents. For example when I first started surfing I would always tell myself I would never be good. My parents are constantly cheering me up and cheering me on and always encouraging me. So when I am doubting my self I just like to think about all the support I get. ‘’Be who you and say what you feel because those who matter don’t mind and those who mid don’t matter.’’ My parents matter to me because they give me encouraging words of advice so they must not mind if they like to help me and encourage me to do what I love to do more. I also think this quote means to never stop trying and to always be confident.
ReplyDeleteDr.Seuss once said"be who you are and say what u feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter." To me all your family and your closets friends don't care what u do. U shouldn't just do something that ur best friend is doing or likes. U should always do what you want to do. Don't let anybody tell u what to do or change who you are. Always be yourself. Don't let people push u around and make u do things. If somebody can't see you for like who you are and wants u to start doing things that u might not want to do, then u shouldn't be friends with them. People that like the same things as u and is always there for u and doesn't care what u do, those are your true friends.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you. I think that your true friends wont care what you say or you do. Its true that if they try to change you they are not your true friends at all. But if they like the same thungs as you and kind of act like you then they are your true friends.
DeleteI agree , they shouldn't care what you do . you shouldnt try and be some you aren't . you shouldn't have too fit it . you should speak your mind . they should be your friend for who you are
DeleteWhat Dr.Seuss ment by "be who you are and say what you feel because those who dont matter dont mind but those who mind dont matter". Is that if you have friends or family you can tell them anything you want and they wont mind. But then you can get those people that do mind what you say or talk to them about. Those people shouldnt mean more to you then the people who will actually listen to you. That is because if you would rather have somebody who is just fun to hang out with but you cant talk to them without them judging you about what you want to talk to them about. Well that to me is not someone i would want to hang out with alot. It also means that most people will speak what they feel and get punished or disliked or even bullied but those who are nice and actually take a care in what you have to say are the people you want to talk to. Or also hang out with more then the others. Also it is saying that you shouldnt hang out with those people that are going to change you. You could be a really good kid but you will hang out with those groups of kids that will make you stop caring. Meaning that you wont do your homework or study. That is what i think dr. Seuss was saying in his quote.
ReplyDeleteThis is what i think he meant be "be who you are and say what you want because those you matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter. This Quote can relate to my life because I do a lot of stuff, dumb stuff some people who matter to me wouldn't mind that. But those kids who mind I wouldn't care cause they don't matter to me at all. I remember when i was a alittle kid i just love to dance all the time. And when i was dancing my friend joined me and these people said your just making a fool at of yourself. I didn't and neither did my friend. But that person who mind didn't effect my life and they just didn't bother me at all. That also what i think Dr. Suess menat when he said "Be who you are and say what you want because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter.
ReplyDeleteDr. Seuss once said "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter." I think that he meant that if people don’t mind what you are saying, then they are close to you. If you show your true self, they will still like you no matter what you have to say. The people that mind what you say shouldn’t matter. They are the ones that we should not be friends with because they will get mad or make fun of our opinions. For example, I had a friend that said something that I did not agree with, but I learned to live with her opinion because we were really close friends. I wasn’t ready to end that friendship over a silly comment. Another example is if you say something to your parents and they disagree with you, they won’t kick you out of the house because of what you said. They learn to accept you because you matter to your parents. If someone doesn’t like what you have to say and you aren’t close to them, don’t bother with them. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and whatever that opinion is, if the people close to you don’t like it they will still be friends with you because you matter to them.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you on what you think Dr.Suess meant by his quote. I agree with you because you are right on what you said about‘’ if people don’t mind what you are saying, then they are close to you. If you show your true self, they will still like you no matter what you have to say. The people that mind what you say shouldn’t matter. They are the ones that we should not be friends with because they will get mad or make fun of our opinions’’. Therefore I also like your examples on how you related this quote to yourself and your friend and also on the example about the parents as well. Anyway I totally agree with you on what you think Dr.Suess meant by his quote and I also like your examples on how you related it to the quote too.
DeleteI agree with everything you said. The reason why I agree with you is because I had a argument with my brother about who would win in a fight Ryu from street fighter or Scorpion from MK. I said Ryu because he can do a Shoryuken and K.O. Scorpion in one hit. But it didn't change how we thought about each other's opinion of each other. And when you said you had a argument with your friend and it didn't change the friendship between you two it reminded me about my story and that's why I agreed with you.
DeleteDr. Seuss once said "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter”. This quote means that people who matter actually should matter to you and those who don't are not worth it. When I say that the people who matter actually matter, I mean the people who care about you, are the people you should care about. And the people who don’t care, you shouldn't care about. Also this means you should be yourself, and say what you want to say. This quote says that we should be ourselves and not what other people want us to be.
ReplyDeleteThis quote relates to my life. When i'm around people i think acting different is better then acting myself. But when I start actually acting myself I find out that my friends like the real me. Nobody has to act different to make people happy. If they like you for who you are then they are the friends you should keep and it shouldn't matter how you act around them. And if people don't like how you actually act, maybe they're just not the friends. In conclusion, when Dr. Suess says "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter” he’s talking about being yourself and thats most important.
I agree, you don't have to fit in you will find the right friends who love you for who you are. If your friends like you better when you aren't yourself they aren't good friends. Always say what you want to say and real friends wont judge you for what you think.
DeleteI agree with you , you shouldn't have adjust who you are to impress others. If they really care about you they wouldn't judge you just because of something . Those who mind don't matter and those who don't mine do matter. I agree with you full heartedly. -Plaza
Deletewhat i interpret from this quote is that you should always do what you like to do no matter what anyone says. you should never give to thoughts on what anybody says about you. would you stop teaching English because someone thinks you're a bad teacher . when you find something you love there will always be some to bring you down but you have to persevere and let roll off your shoulders . for an example lebron james is one of the most famous basketball players in the world but yet he gets so much hate because who he is. do you think he would be where he is today if he stopped because other people don't like him. never quite just because others think you're not good enough .
ReplyDeletealso, if someone really loves they won't care what you do because if they really love you they will always love you. And for anyone who judges you they will never support you. those who judge you usually feel insecure about themselves. so always remember no matter what never quite what you love over others comments . because once you let those people mess with they will never let you live it down because they know you quite because of them and never give them that satisfaction .
_ plaza
I personally think he was saying that say what's on our mind cause your option does matter. you shouldn't have too sit here and listen too people . speak your mind cause that's what's goanna take you far . What they have too say too what you were thinking doesn't matter. it definitely wont matter in a couple years. they will just be another person that gives a rude response cause you don't agree with them. I think everybody has the right too say what they want rude or not. what do you think ?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because at the end of the day it will be you doing you and everyone else having negative things to say about you. You should always speak your mind. Never be afraid to , especially if its the right thing to do. Everybody has a God-Given right to say whatever is on their mind. For example, If one of my friends breath stinks I'm going to say something. They may get mad at me but they'll thank me. If it was me in that situation , I would rather have my friend tell me that my breath is horrendous than a stranger. An other reason why you should speak your mind is so people don't try and walk all over you. I don't know about you but I wouldn't mess with someone whose attitude goes from 0-100 real quick. In conclusion, I feel that you should always speak your mind though be cautious of what you say. Whatever comes out of our mouths can't be taken back. If I say something mean to some one and it upsets them there are consequences and I would be reprimanded.
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ReplyDeleteI think that this quote by Dr. Suess is very touching and can tell u a lot. What he is trying to say is be who you are and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. What he means by say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter. What he is trying to say people that matter to you and are good friends will not care how you feel because they will care what your opinion is like. When he says and those who mind don't matter is like him saying don't mind what people think discard that don't let that bother you. I can't tell u how many times I tell my friends it does not matter what they say because they don't matter to you. I think like that all the time when people tell me this person said that or this person said this I say really I don't care I don't wake up to make sure that person likes me. At the end of the day all that matters is the people who care for who you are and accept who because they like who you are and think that you shouldn't be any different they what you are already. This is how i feel about this quote and how i look at my daily life.
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ReplyDeleteDr. Suess once said "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter". What I think Dr. Suess meant by this quote is that be yourself,don't be ashamed of who you are, and also say what you think or feel on what is right because those who accept you the way you are and don’t mind on what you say, are people to care for and be with, and those who don’t accept you and say what you think isn’t right are people who you should ignore and not listen to.Anyway I can relate to this quote to an event in my life when it was around my fifth and sixth grade years. During my fifth grade year I was a girl who always dress the way she felt, wear her favorite cartoon shows on, and wasn’t embarrassed on what she said. Then I started noticing girls making fun of me for how I dressed and also on how I spoke too. Therefore this made me upset and I actually cared on what they thought of me and changed my whole self during my sixth grade year. I change my whole wardrobe and also how I said things as well. Later on I realize that I should just be myself, not care what other people thought of me,not let anyone bring me down for who I was, surround myself to people who are not embarrassed to be around me and to not listen to those people who brought me down when I spoke or for how I acted too.Therefore this is what I think this quote means and how I can relate to it too.
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ReplyDeleteI think the quote by Dr.Suess mean that whatever you have to say the people who are listening shouldn't mind about what you have to say. You should always be who you are and the people who don't listen you don't need to mind because they're no good. I personally love Dr.Suess and his quotes. To all the people who don't matter you don't need to mind them and what they think. To the people who do matter those are the ones that you pay attention too and who are going to bring you up not down. You should always be yourself and not someone you're not! You should ever be ashamed of who you are. If you're happy than continue what you are doing! I can relate to this quote because I have been judged on what I had to say before. I don't think that it is nice to judge somebody at all. But now I know that I don't have to pay attention to them and I should mind and pay attention to all the people who do care for me. For example I was friends with this girl who always brought me down and I finally realized that I shouldn't be friends with her anymore.
ReplyDeleteI think that the quote by Dr.Suess "Be who you are and say what you feel" means that you should always be yourself know matter what other people think about you. When you meet someone and you become good friends and then all of the sudden they turn your back on you because you like heavy metal music, then he/she isn't your real friend. Or when you meet someone and they hangout with you just because you have a nice house or whatever the case may be. That is not what a true friend would act or do. This quote relates to me in my life because my friend Zach that goes to Toms River South has been my friend forever. We have been friends since we we're really little and we are still friends now. we have gotten into to small arguements when we were younger but know matter what he had my back through everything. That is why we are good friends. That is what i think this quote means.
ReplyDeleteWhat I think Dr. Seuss meant by saying "Be who you are and say what you feel" means that you shouldn't ever change for anyone. This means that no matter what you should always be yourself. In my 14 years of life I've learned that not everyone is going to like me and I won't be able to please everybody either. so I ask myself , why change myself for people who aren't like me when I could just stay the same and hang out with kids who are interested in the same things as me. For example, In your 9/10 class , I am friends with Cris and Ish. One reason I am friends with them is because they both play basketball. This quote also means to never be afraid and to speak your mind. This quote is very powerful and means a lot to me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your definition of this quote. You are right that not everyone is going to like you. You shouldn't have to change yourself because someone doesn't like the way you are. This quote also means a lot to me.
DeleteWhat I think Dr. Seuss meant by saying "Be who you are and say what you feel" means that you shouldn't ever change for anyone and always be yourself no matter what. people will not always like you for who you are so don't change your self for people that are only going to be by your side for a short period of time. he's saying that in life you'll go through a lot of people that don't care about you and will use you for anything. He also is saying that people that don't mind what you do can stay by your side for a long time and not screw you over in the future. he means by be who you are and say what you want is because the people that mind what you do don't matter because they will only judge you about the negative things but when your best friends and family don't mind what you say or do will never judge you for what you do.
ReplyDeleteDr. Seuss once said "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter" What I think this quote means is that to be yourself because your friends don’t mind how you act but people that do min are not your friends. Your real friends don’t care how you act. If a person cares how you act when your being yourself, they are not your real friends. For example, if you are one day walking with your friend and you start laughing weird then your friend does not mind your laugh, they are a real friend. This is because if the person was your real friend then they would not care how you laugh cause that is you being yourself. But if you are walking with someone and you start laughing and they don’t like it then they are not your friend. That is because a real friend would not care about how your laugh. This quote relates to my life. I have lots of friends. Sometimes I get made fun of and I am just being myself. Those people aren’t my friends if they make fun of the way act. A real friend likes you the way you are no matter how weird you may. This quote makes me think of friendship because if people don’t like the way you act they aren’t real friends. Dr. Seuss once said "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter” This is what I think of this quote and how it relates to my life.
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