diff --git a/config.template b/config.template
index 96ff097..6c12455 100644
--- a/config.template
+++ b/config.template
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ port = /dev/ttyACM0
 [general]
 respond_by_dm_only = True
 defaultChannel = 0
-motd = "Thanks for using MeshBOT! Have a good day!"
-welcome_message = "MeshBot, here for you like a friend who is not. Try sending: ping @foo  or, cmd"
+motd = Thanks for using MeshBOT! Have a good day!
+welcome_message = MeshBot, here for you like a friend who is not. Try sending: ping @foo  or, cmd
 
 [bbs]
 enabled = True