A murmur of surprise rippled through the classroom at the unexpected response. The teacher’s eyebrows shot up in genuine interest, his sarcastic demeanor momentarily set aside as he regarded the young man before him.
“Very well said,” the teacher conceded, a hint of respect coloring his tone. “And what do you intend to do about it?”
The freshman paused, considering his words carefully before responding. “I intend to learn from my mistakes, to strive for excellence, and to never shy away from challenges, no matter how daunting they may seem.”
A ripple of applause broke out among the students, their initial skepticism giving way to admiration for the freshman’s courage and humility. Even the teacher couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride at the young man’s response.
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