Quotes for reading practice: Your effort matters more than your excuses.

Complete this quotation from memory

Your effort matters more than your _____.

Explore words from this quotation

• excuses
• matters
• effort

Write a response to this quotation

Begin with “I agree with ‘Your effort matters more than your excuses.’ when…” and describe a specific situation. Then write “However, …” and give a situation where the advice may not apply. Explain your reasoning instead of repeating the quote.