Ralph Waldo Emerson

" Character is higher than intellect." Ralph Waldo Emerson 

I think this means that character is more important than intellect. For example if you have bad grades it doesn't matter as long as you have character because it's more important. Character is more important than intellect because it helps others. An example of character is instead of bashing your teammate for missing a shot they motivate them and tell them what to do instead of yelling at them. 

George Mitchell

"Many think that the short term gain will be worth the long term, but it isn't. In addition, using steroids is cheating, and there is nothing worse in sports than a cheater. Don't do it." George Mitchell

I think this means that cheating is bad and it is telling to not take short cuts because there are no shortcuts in sports. Also it is telling how it is not worth it to cheat because you might get caught and you might be stripped away from your medals and championships. And when you win you will feel guilt because you know you cheated so if you win it's gonna take away happiness if you win.