Erika Slater College Prep Composition Mr. Jacobs January 21‚ 2015 Achieving Greatness Greatness is something achieved by going above and beyond the norms of being great. Grandpa‚ Benjamin Slater‚ has achieved greatness through his hard work‚ generosity‚ and loving personality. Ben was always doing things to help others‚ including his children‚ grandchildren‚ and neighbors. He was the person other people would come to if they ever needed anything. Even if it was to fix a leaking sink‚ or they needed
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MANDATE FOR GREATNESS Ferdinand E. Marcos Each generation writes its own history. Our forebears have written theirs. With fortitude and excellence we must write ours. We must renew the vision of greatness for our country. This is a vision of our people rising above the routine to face formidable challenges and overcome them. It means the rigorous pursuit of excellence. It is a government that acts as the guardian of the laws’ majesty‚ the source of justice to the weak and solace to
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I believe that there are many characteristics that constitute true greatness. One characteristic would be the ability to put other’s needs in front of your own. Also to be able to say what is on your mind. And the last one is just being an all around kind and nice person. To be able to put other people’s needs in front of your own is a very important quality. If u want to be a leader u need to do everything in your power to help out the people that are involved with what you are doing. That
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gain such knowledge that Prometheus has obtained from sinning. Although greatness is obtained by his sins‚ Prometheus is threatening the beliefs of the one and only society he knows. Committing such sins and transgressions that are needed to gain his knowledge and power forces Prometheus to break the laws of his society. The society views Prometheus as not only sinful but evil‚ being smarter and taller (18). Finding greatness within‚ Prometheus looks to himself for the future. He understands that
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The Greatness of Liberty The freedoms America carries is what makes it one of the best countries to live in. We‚ as human beings‚ each deserve an equal chance to prosper. Our constitution carries the Bill of Rights which gives us that chance‚ and allows us to live every day the way we want to. The freedoms of speech‚ religion‚ and press‚ the right to work at any job you qualify for‚ and the right to receive a free education are all factors that make America great. The ability for your opinion
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True Greatness Bob Marley once said‚ “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires‚ but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively” (Brainyquote). The novel The Great Gatsby‚ written by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ is a narrative of Nick Carraway. Nick recounts his time spent in New York with Jay Gatsby. Throughout the novel secrets divulge about Jay Gatsby’s background and who he actually is. These secrets compose the setting of the novel and create the storyline
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Issue “I refused to accept it‚” stated Adriana Munguia‚ the 42 year old‚ now retired‚ runway model as she makes a trip down memory line. Little did she or anyone know‚ she would rejuvenate the fashion industry like no one ever before. Now‚ besides being one of the most influential women in the fashion industry‚ she is the owner of the now high ranked fashion industry for petite woman. “I was only ten when I first came to the U.S and everything around me was just too beautiful. ‘I’m in love’ I thought
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Lies I lie‚ everyone lies. Let’s cut to the chase. But let’s be honest here‚ lying is a normal human aspect of life. In this society the overall moral and realistic view is that truthfulness is of virtue. But if one would try to imagine a world without lying‚ realistically thinking‚ it would be a world full of hurt and disappointment. Whoever said that honesty is the best policy‚ is lying. There are ways to fib that smooth over situations to the point where it is unclear what is true. Judith Viorst
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The Greatness of Avon How is Avon still shining on their 126th year? A start-up company is usually given a lifespan of about 3 to 5 years. Once a company has hit that mark‚ it either goes on or shut down. On the company’s 5th year‚ consumers commonly grow tired of the brand or simply forget about it. Well‚ it is human to always look for something new. Long before women in the U.S. were allowed to vote‚ Avon was already in the direct selling business. In 1886‚ David H. McConnell started the business
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The Key to Greatness by DeLishia Boykin David Jesus got them together to settle things down. “You’ve observed how godless rulers throw their weight around‚” he said‚ “and when people get a little power how quickly it goes to their heads. It’s not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave. That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve‚ not to be served – and then to give away his life in exchange
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