MCC Daily Tribune

Quotes That Inspire

Associate Professor of History Mark Sample (Anthropology/History/Political Science, & Sociology) says, "Of the many people I have studied in American history, Theodore Roosevelt is among my favorites. This is a person who had great tragedy in his life--losing his wife and mother on the same night, the death of a child, and more. Yet, he was able to persevere and move forward in life. His many quotes on life and politics are legion. Yet there are a few of them that particularly speak to these times."

"When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on." - Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States

Thank you for submitting this quote, Mark. During these troubled and uncertain times, the image of tying a knot in order to keep holding on speaks to me and helps me maintain. We hope reflecting on this quote benefits colleagues as well.

Your dedication to our students and MCC's mission of access, inclusiveness, and excellence is why MCC inspires every day. Our students and our community need us to "hold on" and deliver exceptional learning opportunities and services that transform lives and will help our region and state recover from the pandemic.

It's your turn. Submit an inspiring quote along with a brief narrative about why the quote resonates for you to PresOffice@monroecc.edu. "Quotes That Inspire" are shared with colleagues on Fridays in the MCC Daily Tribune.

Katherine Douglas
Office of the President
07/24/2020