The final gift of the evening, a mirror, was for serious gazing. i asked the students if they saw a leader when they looked into these mirrors. my guess is that too many of our young people do not see themselves as leaders because they don’t look, dress or sound like the images of leaders presented to us. but leaders come in all colors, shapes and sizes. some are talkative while others are quiet, but they all share a determination to contribute to the society of the future. i urged the students to look often in their mirrors and to ask themselves these questions: "am i satisfied with this world? if not, what will i do to improve it?" for if we are shaped by our surroundings, we in turn shape them. we deceive ourselves if we believe that we can live neutral lives. –"the leader in the mirror," pat mora which statement best explains how the mirror works as a symbol? the mirror is a symbol of society’s preoccupation with appearances. the mirror is a symbol of the fact that leaders must constantly ask themselves if they are doing a good job. the mirror is a symbol of the many ways that people deceive themselves. the mirror is a symbol of the need for self-reflection and a commitment to improving the world.