achievement along with lack of importance placed on personal dignity is sometimes difficult for a foreigner to understand. An example of this way may be that although Americans like to talk about their accomplishments‚ it is their custom to show certain modesty in reply to compliments. When someone praises an American upon his achievement or upon his personal appearances‚ which is a very polite thing to do in America‚ the American turns it aside. If someone says‚ “Congratulations upon being elected president
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The stories of the honorable warrior Sigemund and the dishonorable King Heremod during the celebratory feast of Herot reflect the sensitive nature behind Beowulf’s pursuit for glory‚ serving as an admonition for those who fail to employ loyalty and modesty in their pursuits. The poem of Sigemund and Heremod establishes the disparity between bravery and cowardice in one’s search for fame and glory. The poet first introduces Sigemund‚ a victorious warrior who displays an unwavering sense of faithfulness
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A Christian Perspective on Nudity in Art By: Matthew Clark - Article Source from: The Association of Classical & Christian Schools John is a Christian who enjoys the arts and finds them edifying. He is particularly fond of the art of painting. Desiring to expand his art history knowledge‚ he visits the best‚ closest art museum he can find. Going from gallery to gallery‚ John begins to become discouraged and more than a little embarrassed because of all the nudity shown in the paintings. He finds
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Alex McMahon AP English Language Mrs. Silveira Due Date: 10/15/2014 “...we are now confronted by a series of demonstrations by some of our Negro citizens‚ directed and led in part by outsiders…” In this quote‚ from the third paragraph of the letter written by eight Alabama clergymen‚ the term outsiders is used. Early on‚ this creates a label for Martin Luther King‚ outsider. Throughout his Letter From Birmingham Jail‚ King is able appeal to ethos in order to refute his title of “outsider” and generate
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the young ladies were dressed for. The store manager engages them with his modesty concerns which Sammy later decides was so wrong that he quit his job. Sammy is nineteen years of age and observing these three young ladies
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Ancient Greeks thought themselves as “one people.” Greek people had the same religion‚ language and culture. Young men and women from the Greek city states were sent compete in the Olympic Games. Ancient Greek was divided into several independent city states (Polis). Even though Greeks thought themselves as one people‚ politically they defended their independence from each other. Relation between Greeks and Phoenicians increased during ninth century B.C.E. Geeks adopted the Phoenicians alphabets
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“sweetheart” and who will not always be a modest woman. However‚ in the Victorian era the same kind of modesty was completely normal for couples. When his ex-wife Beth overhears women gossiping about her and her proper ways‚ she cries out‚ “They pity me do they? Pity me because I’ve been fool enough to think a man wants his wife modest and decent.” (43:46) This film depicts the shift from modesty to diversity‚ through the character of Beth. Beth was mentally stuck in the Victorian age‚ but when her
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of these are only two of three parts for the sake of the soul. The soul of the natural man has irrational desires (epithumetikon) which is why in an ideal society those that rule would not have materialistic ambitions. The guardians would live in modesty and not own private property‚ they would be rich in education and protect against both wealth and poverty (416/425). To keep riches away from the guardians is beneficial to the ruled because they will be “champions of war” not “fat rich men” therefore
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PNOY’s Ten Point Agenda in Basic Education 1. 12-year Basic Education Cycle (K+12) Our President is planning to expand the basic education cycle‚ from a 10-year cycle to a globally-comparable 12 years‚ for our public school children. At present‚ we are the only country in Asia that has a 10-year cycle for basic education. Those who can afford basic education get into the best universities and the best jobs after graduation. 2. Universal preschooling for all All public school children will
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Consequently‚ they will only selectively use modern technologies. The Amish believe that using lanterns and the buggies typifies their lifestyle of simplicity and modesty. Any technology that does not uphold their simplistic principles is banned from use. Electricity is seen as a connection with the outside world and violates the Amish principle of separation from society. Electricity also promotes the use of household
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