Heart Of Darkness By Joseph Conrad

“I don't like work--no man does--but I like what is in the work--the chance to find yourself. Your own reality--for yourself not for others--what no other man can ever know. They can only see the mere show, and never can tell what it really means." This quote was written by Joseph Conrad in The Heart of Darkness. The above quote has a lot of definition. When Joseph wrote this quote, diligence and good work ethic come to mind. Personally I think he is describing how one could dislike working but once they get it done they get the chance to find themselves, appreciate the outcome and do it for no other but their self.

As a student it is easy for me to relate to Joseph on this. When it comes to academics, the work can be complicated, but it is far worth it because of the outcome; as the quote says itself. Students typically like to do only the basics of what is required to just pass the class, but personally i'd rather go above and beyond versus barley passing. Success and over achievement are great feelings to have and it makes all the work worth the while. The feeling of accomplishment is "what no other man can ever
On these trips we get the opportunity to go out and help others, doing things such as: playing with their kids, helping with yard work, cooking for them, building, painting and buying necessities they can't afford. The following might not be the most pleasing things but the outcome is satisfying. Seeing the families faces light up as we help them, financially, mentally or physically, is the greatest feeling. It is refreshing and rewarding to know that we have helped a family in the smallest ways and made their sweet selves so overly joyful. "and can never tell what it really means" Conrad says. I can relate to this in the craziest of ways because seeing someone else's face enlighten makes my heart feel full and happy; no one else can know what that feels like except