The last line in Santayana’s quote is one of his most famous aphorisms. It has many paraphrases and variants‚ but the meaning’s the same: studying history is necessary to avoid repeating past mistakes. Chicano is arguably one of the most overlooked branches of history. To completely forget about a war would be a discourtesy to the veterans who fought in it. This extends to all parts of history. To forget about it would be a disgrace to the people whose actions helped made the world what it is today
Premium United States Mexican American New Mexico
of his negative perceptions of the world. Three shifts in the poem amplify this meaning are shown in his dark descriptions of his surroundings‚ his self-loathing and later his doubts of the possible negative outcome of his attempts. An example that shows that Prufock isn’t skilled at engaging in social intimacy because of his negative perceptions of the world is the description of his surroundings. The simile use puts a twist on phrases that are expected to fit the usual “romantic" themes
Premium The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock The Streets T. S. Eliot
It is something that everyone has feared at least once in his/her lives. Loosing most all your material possessions‚ the constant anxiety of not knowing when or how your next meal will be attained‚ and enslavement to Mother Nature’s worst conditions. Having to become a street person is a very scary thought. The threat that anyone can be homeless and stuck out on the streets‚ however‚ is very real. Most people are only but one paycheck away from this dilemma. For those already enduring this life
Premium The Streets Finance Socioeconomics
the confusion which the people felt after the bomb was detonated. This gives the poem more reality than it would do if there was a clear structure to it. Analysing the lines in the poem‚ I can see a trend of contradictions and dual meanings. For example “All the alleyways and side streets blocked with stops and colons” on the outside this line tells us that the escape what
Premium Meaning of life Nuclear weapon Punctuation
Leah McMunn M1 Ms. Rai ENG1D1 – 09 29 April 2011 An Eventful Journey of Living on the Streets Character traits shape the people we all are. For example‚ they help us face our fears through courage; they show us right from wrong through responsibility; and they show us who to believe in tough decisions through trust. Dana‚ the protagonist from Eric Walters’ Sketches‚ has a tough time learning how to show her traits. However‚ as a child on the streets Dana fights through many
Premium The Streets Trust Learning
talking to somebody‚ texting can distract either person from the conversation. Or for example‚ in class‚ you’re listening to the teacher lecture and one of your friends text you and your phone goes off‚ it can distract the entire class and interrupt the teacher’s lecture‚ possibly earning you a trip to the principal’s office and having your phone confiscated. Texting can also be rude in many situations. For example‚ if you were in a restaurant and people wanted you to make conversation‚ but you decided
Premium Automobile Text messaging Distraction
America worries about problems that people in other countries would never get to dream of or even get to talk about in their lifetimes. America’s “first world problems” are things that usually are taken for granted. For example‚ the next updated electronic coming out or out and pair of tennis shoes put out on display at the stores. As Americans know that those items are all good to them‚ they don’t understand how a person from the eastern hemisphere struggling in a sweatshop for low pay deals with
Premium Sweatshop The Streets Energy
There are no limits on what you can do in life! The aphorism by Jim Carrey‚ “My soul is not contained within the limits of my body; my body is contained within the limitlessness of my soul”‚ helps me remember it every day. I portray “my soul” as my ideas‚ dreams‚ and goals. An aphorism is a wise saying or quote that contains words of truth‚ lasting meaning‚ or inspiration. The aphorism inspires people to do big things in life. It also reminds young readers to exploit their creativity while they still
Premium Learning Education Psychology
politician and writer. Disraeli’s quote‚ “Youth is a blunder; Manhood a struggle; Old age regret”‚ is an aphorism (“Aphorism”). By definition‚ an aphorism is a statement of truth or opinion expressed in a concise and witty manner (“Aphorism”). Aphorism is commonly applied to philosophical‚ moral‚ and literary principles (“Aphorism”). Politicians and writers are famous for their aphoristic statements (“Aphorism”). In the first third of the quote‚
Premium English-language films Gerontology Old age
lessons. All of the life lessons that I learned related to my grandfathers death. As a project I used many aphorisms‚ a life lesson‚ and related that aphorism to both Morrie’s life and my grandfathers life. My grandfather‚ just like Morrie‚ passed away‚ so I had my grandmother compare the aphorism to my grandfathers life. I picked five of my favorite aphorisms‚ then compared those aphorisms to Morries life‚ and finally had my grandmother relate it to my grandfathers life. I videotaped the entire
Premium Family Mother Father