known in history as one of the wealthiest people to ever live. Ruling the West African empire of Mali in the 14th century C.E.‚ he made quite a lasting impression on those he came into contact with. He is known for both his riches and his abundant generosity. In 1324‚ Mansa Musa made the hajj‚ or pilgrimage to Mecca. This journey lasted for over a year. There are many different accounts of the specifics of the voyage‚ seeing as most of them are based on oral testimonies. Some sources say‚ however‚
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Attitudes toward Work: After conducting some research it appears the “puritan work ethic” is not present in India. The people of India need to understand the reason why they are doing something. They do not do tasks just for the sake of keeping busy. For example‚ Indian kids in school do not receive “busy” work when it comes to homework‚ rather they get homework that will help the understand concepts. In America‚ we strive on this idea that we should always be doing something‚ rather it has purpose
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satisfied the demos because the demos provided the basileus with their power‚ in doing so‚ the demos also expected the basileus to provide protection‚ generosity‚ and fair judgment. The demos expected the basileus to be generous to the members of the demos. Land‚ spoils‚ and feasts shared by the basileus with the demos measured a basileus’ generosity. Odysseus‚ as a basileus‚ used the demos to obtain riches‚ but in return‚ he ensured that the demos were given their fair share of the spoils too: There
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selfless throughout life. He shows Beowulf what happens when somebody begins life with good deeds‚ then transforms into a narcissistic monarch much like King Heremod. Once King Heremod died‚ people remembered his self-centered acts rather than the generosity he showed when he ascended the throne. When a ruler makes a self-centered decision‚ the judgment voids his good deeds and taints his name after death. However‚ when a good king dies the people show their gratitude by creating an elaborate funeral
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impossible and left a legacy such as Hammurabi‚ Confucius‚ Ashoka‚ Alexander the Great and Augustus Caesar. These leaders had most of the qualifications of a great ruler because they are examples of someone who had internal and external qualities such as generosity‚ great leadership and someone who showed no mercy. They helped their nation grow and thrive through happiness and the sharing of different cultures‚ had knowledge of warfare‚ and knew what was going on around them. Great rulers needed to have internal
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be patient in all situation of difficult times‚ people‚ and in faith. Ultimately‚ being a disciple requires a strict dedication to Jesus and the new Catholic Church‚ and even though the levels of responsibility differs‚ a common theme is their generosity‚ and patience for all faithful Christians. The Christian Church leaders as disciples of Jesus‚ must live and act how he did‚ so that is a high standard most fall short of. Which this proves difficult in today’s busy society‚ because many people
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and show he was fearless in the face of death. As the books changed‚ so did the meaning of a good leader. In El Cid‚ being a true leader meant so much more than just having an excellent sword arm in battle. A good leader must show selflessness and generosity toward his supporters‚ he must be able to show a vulnerability‚ and he must show that he has an objective that they are working toward. A poor leader is a person that has strong qualities‚ but doesn’t have an objective. Whether that objective is
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who has been given much‚ much will be required.” George Jenkins grew up with a sense of responsibility for sharing the fruits of his success. His mother saw to it. Not only would his personal generosity grow legendary‚ but also his example and encouragement for others helped define a culture of generosity for his family‚ company‚ and city. It is true that he was an ambitious‚ self-confident man. During the Great Depression he owned a single store and dreamed of owning a chain of supermarkets
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important honor-linked values in which Bedouins live by‚ which include “generosity‚ honesty‚ sincerity‚ loyalty to friends‚ and keeping one’s word” (Abu-Lughod‚ 87). Bedouins not only can hold a title of having honor‚ but they also reciprocate honor to their guests. An example would be how the Haj honored Abu-Lughod’s father by agreeing to protect and treat her as he would his own daughter. This represents the virtue of generosity and keeping one’s word. Her father’s actions signified that she was indeed
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The Character of Tom Jones in the Novel Tom Jones A character study always shows the good and evil side of a man. Here in this assignment I have to unfold the characteristics of Tom Jones- the protagonist of the novel Tom Jones. No man is without mistakes. But it is also true that totally corrupted person is rare. Here in this novel from a general esteem one can say that Tom is a playboy and has no moral ethic. But if one knows Fielding’s view of virtue then he is sure to uphold Tom’s character
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