Failure is something most teenagers are mortified of. We are constantly are being told that failure is not an option but I feel that failure is something that helps us grow as human beings. Which is why I chose the aphorisms " I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating" - Sophocles. This is important to me because recently I was faced with the same question of my morals. In my math class, so many people cheat to get a good grade. I'd rather fail the class, and learn the lessons a second time rather than slander my morals for at "good" grade. The aphorism represents service by playing a honest role in society and being benevolent. Leadership is shown in this quote because you are going against the norm and being a leader for
