Sometimes, incorporating a famous quote (or perhaps a lesser-known quote by a well-known person) into one of your application essays can add a little something special to the story you are trying to tell. If the quotation truly enhances your message in a significant way, it can serve as an effective tool, making your submission that much more compelling. Consider the following examples:<\/p>\n
Example 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 Theodore Roosevelt<\/em><\/p>\n Roosevelt\u2019s words are as true today as when he spoke them. The essence of a manager is\u2026 Example 2:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n As Peter F. Drucker said, \u201cManagement is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.\u201d I have found the distinction between management and leadership especially important\u2026 <\/p>\n Before using a quotation in your writing, ask yourself these three questions:<\/p>\n
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\nHowever, some candidates may be tempted to use a quotation as a kind of crutch, essentially relying on someone else\u2019s clever or poignant wordsmanship in place of their own. Think of using a quotation as a way of enriching an already interesting narrative, rather than as an easy shortcut to a more impressive essay.<\/p>\n