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    An author once said‚ “Greatness lies not in being strong‚ but in the right using of strength”‚ and this statement is true. It means that greatness is not about physical strength‚ but being aware of one’s individual strengths and using them to achieve success. This quote is proven in the books Julius Caesar‚ by William Shakespeare and Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. The authors use characterization and theme to prove that with great power‚ comes great responsibility. In the play Julius Caesar

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    results of individualism has been spread world wide. Important leaders‚ thinkers‚ and philosophers with radical ideas in virgin areas of research were making significant finds rapidly. Yet progress was slowed by short-sighted men who failed to <br>see greatness. <br><br>Aberham Lincoln was a revolutionary in his time with his views on slavery and forgiveness of the South. Yet his death was the result of one man’s refusal to accept what was once a proud and rich land reduced to tatters- left to ruin because

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    Renzini Brothers Lies

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    Koestler once said‚ “Nothing is more sad than the death of an illusion” (Koestler). This quote represents The Benzini Brothers in full force. The hard truth is that the bright and unique shows many pay to see is nothing but a devious scandal‚ full of lies. The Benzini Brothers’ circus appears glamorous and exciting‚ even magical at times‚ but in reality the enchantment of the circus is all a fabrication for what the workers actually live through. Lying and deceitfulness is a skill that The Benzini Brothers’

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    Lies In Romeo And Juliet

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    Which is more powerful‚ lies or love? In Romeo and Juliet lies seem to be overpowering love in many aspects. More than marriage‚ lies are what bond Romeo and Juliet. Because of said lies‚ more fights occur‚ Romeo is banished‚ Juliet’s relationship with her parents is damaged‚ the Nurse and the Friar are both stuck in a circle of lies. The “love” that Romeo and Juliet have is based on lies‚ their whole relationship is a lie stacked upon another lie‚ that ruined and damaged other relationships and

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    forming lies one’s life becomes a lie. The plot that lies can change whom a person is becomes a heavily displayed in Arthur Miller’s play‚ The Crucibles‚ by creating Abigail Williams he demonstrates how her decisions build up and result in her destruction. He does this by creating a domino effect causing her loose her home‚ her morals‚ and her name. With the intention to save her own life‚ Abigail forms a lie that escalates and thrusts the community in paranoia. Abigail’s lie spawns more lies. She

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    Ultra-High Strength Concrete Mixtures Using Local Materials Srinivas Allena1 and Craig M. Newtson2 1 New Mexico State University‚ Civil Engineering Department‚ P.O. Box 30001‚ MSC 3CE‚ Las Cruces‚ NM 88003-8001; PH: (575) 571-9490; FAX: (575) 646-6049; email: srinivas@nmsu.edu 2 New Mexico State University‚ Civil Engineering Department‚ P.O. Box 30001‚ MSC 3CE‚ Las Cruces‚ NM 88003-8001; PH: (575) 646-3034; FAX: (575) 646-6049; email: newtson@nmsu.edu Abstract This paper presents the

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    Union Is Strength

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    Union is strength Man being the most superior creature of God has been assinged with immense talent but despite all his capabilities he needs to live in a society among other people with whom he is attached in different ways. He has in his nature an instinct to form relations with others and work with them.For the same purpose he needs to ive in certian groups and societies and has to interact with others for not only emotional needs but for his survival and safety.Individual as looked in relation

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    Lies And Deceit In Hamlet

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    and not by murder. Throughout the play many people are deceiving others to benefit or save himself from any trouble they may have gotten into. A major theme of this play would be lies and deceit‚ a lot of it coming the man Hamlet himself‚ this ties in with society now when it comes to the media. This major theme of lies and deceit is shown throughout many of the characters an example would be when Hamlet is sent to England to get killed and deceives his friends by having them get killed instead.

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    Why Are Lies Wrong

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    deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood.” However‚ while the intent of a lie is to deceive‚ that deceit is not always intended to cause detriment to others. Lies can be told for justifiable reasons such as to protect the feelings of others‚ but more often lies are told for the wrong reasons. For example‚ lies are mostly told to avoid the consequences of one’s actions such as with criminal activities and academic misconduct. When comparing acceptable and unacceptable reasons to lie

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    Judgment against Women for Being using Birth Control. My friend Aurora has been using the pill as a birth control method for about three years now. She pays $35 a month‚ for the prescription it comes out to over $420 per year. She complains about the high cost but does not want to ask her boyfriend for help paying for them because he claims is not his responsibility. Besides the worriedly hustle for of paying it every month she also has to remember to take it every day and puts up with all the

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