the one derived from fear of punishment” (Gandhi). To me‚ this quote means power through generosity and kindness is longer lasting and more genuine than power gained by terror . The first part of the quote‚ “Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love” (Gandhi) means that a person can come to power by two ways. One way is by making a person do something because he is afraid of what the consequences will be if he does not do the task. For example‚ in
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4th Period Definition Essay‚ “What is an American” FINAL DRAFT Paste your final draft here: What Is an American? What does it mean to be an American? Many will have similarities in their answers but none will ever be the same. When we started this unit‚ my definition was to have a deep history in the U.S.‚ having opportunities to better yourself‚ and having freedom. Some people are never able to experience the feeling of living the American dream. Native Americans‚ who are the original people of
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what’s going to happen next. I felt anxious trying to figure what Montresor was going to do to Fortunato‚ I didn’t expect him to intoxicate him with wine and basically bury him alive. 2. What techniques does the author use to help you visualize the place‚ the people‚ and the events that are taking place within the story? The author describes everything very well. He describes what Fortunato is wearing‚ he describes the vaults and what is inside and around them‚ the stench inside the vaults‚ and
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The phrase “actions speak louder than words” is a common saying that is often over used to the point of becoming cliché. However‚ this worn out paradox does still hold some truth to it and can even be viewed in a different light to take on an alternate meaning. Sometimes what isn’t said can have a bigger impact on a situation or a relationship than what was actually said. In this poem‚ Lee explores the silence that surrounds a father and son’s interaction‚ and the implications of this on the present
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Graham Mitchell Religion 4 April 2013 What Is Your Belief? Why does religion even exist? The most evident answer is that it actually serves human needs. The primary need is because we and our loved ones most die‚ and facing with that pain is something hard to deal with. People often go to religion for answers‚ or better yet something to lean on. Why wouldn’t you go to a “higher power” when you’re feeling lost and alone? I mean who wouldn’t pray to something or someone to make you
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should be distributed according to the value of the contribution made by the individual to a group. | categorical imperative | the requirement that I must act such that the maxim of my action could be made universal law (or the requirement that in acting I always treat others as ends in themselves and never as a means to an end). | compensatory justice | Fairness when compensating for wrongs or injuries | cost-benefit analysis | analyzes desirability of a project by comparing present and future
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They say if you love something then you should set it free. That is exactly what I did with softball and me. I invested so much time‚ effort‚ and money into the sport but what was I getting in return? Oh yeah‚ constant nagging‚ a ton of lies with a side of attitude‚ and having to regenerate a new set of lungs after every practice due to the excessive amount of running. Despite wanting to shoot myself during practice‚ I did take some valuable lessons away from playing softball. I started playing
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that persuades us that there is no other music in the world.” * - Alex Ross‚ Listen to This Alex Ross’s quote captures the true definition of music. He states that if music is truly the best in the world‚ then you need not be persuaded by words for the music itself will convince you of its greatness. Here‚ Ross defines music as a “personal medium” that does not subscribe and cannot be defined by “an absolute hierarchy of value[s].” Music‚ as defined by Ross‚ is not something that stays within
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M969a2 M969 5‚000-Gallon Semitrailer. The M969 5000-gallon semitrailer is a fuel dispensing semitrailer used primarily for refueling ground vehicles. The M969 has the same bulk delivery and self load capabilities as the M967. It has a 5000-gallon capacity and weighs 15‚000 pounds empty and 48‚950 pounds full. The M969 has the same dimensions and can be towed and transported in the same manner as the M967 tank semitrailer. The tank body and auxiliary engine and pump assembly are identical to that
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What race and ethnicity means to me When I hear the word “race”‚ the first thing that I think of is a person’s skin color‚ facial features and the texture of their hair. Although I am colorblind‚ I can’t help but to think of this when I hear the word race. This is due to the fact that the majority of the time when we fill out an application or any paperwork of importance the question of race is raised. I’m not sure why it matters‚ your experience and education seems more important to me. It seems
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