According to the passage , how did President Taft surprise people ?

Why is it important for students to establish some common values before beginning a discussion

Must read story will give if ! in “perseverance,” which theme is reflected in the lines, “life’s field will yield as we make it / a harvest of thorns or of flowers”? a: life is a field in which flowers and thorns will grow. b: accept what you are given, because you cannot change it. c: your life is the result of the work you put into it. d: working together people achieve their goals in life.

Isaw my future flash before me and it did not take me anytime to slow down. i need to replace the words "it did".