“Don ’t cry because it ’s over‚ smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss “You ’ve gotta dance like there ’s nobody watching‚ Love like you ’ll never be hurt‚ Sing like there ’s nobody listening‚ And live like it ’s heaven on earth.” ― William W. Purkey “You only live once‚ but if you do it right‚ once is enough.” ― Mae West “In three words I can sum up everything I ’ve learned about life: it goes on.” ― Robert Frost “Insanity is doing the same thing‚ over and over again‚ but expecting
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Allusions in Invisible Man Invisible Man‚ written with ingenuity by Ralph Waldo Ellison‚ is a masterpiece by itself‚ but it also intertwines into every page one or more allusions to previously written masterpieces. Whether intentionally or unintentionally‚ and whether it was Ellison who incorporated the works into his own or others who incorporated his work into their own‚ it makes for a brilliant piece of literature. Ellison defines the character of the Invisible Man through literary‚ Biblical
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My Favorite Quotes- * “When you are in Love you can’t fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams." – Dr. Seuss * “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”- Dr. Seuss * “It takes a minute to have a crush on someone‚ an hour to like someone and a day to love someone but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.” – unknown * “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”- Albert Einstein * “You have enemies? Good. That means
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The power of success can be disastrous when placed in the wrong hands. Naturally‚ there are those who will always choose to manipulate conditions to succeed in their own endeavors‚ not taking into consideration the lives of those around them. On the other hand‚ there may be those who do not necessarily pursue selfish ends‚ but simply do not know where to take success once it has been achieved‚ thus resulting in their own self-sabotage. Throughout history‚ we have seen success used wrongfully in
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grows and flourishes in the same way. Some people accomplish in large and grandiose ways. Others achieve in small steps. Humans‚ like a plant’s growth is suppressed by weather‚ are bound by our own individualistic approaches and personality. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated‚ “imitation is suicide.” Society sets a standard to which members of our community feel obliged to meet for a variety of reasons. These standards are almost a subconscious guideline that pushes us to imitate those around us. Often
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ways does Smith’s account resemble a tall tale? At least one literary scholar has pointed out that self-creation is a common theme in American literature. Indeed‚ the individual’s ability to mold his or her self fascinated Benjamin Franklin‚ Ralph Waldo Emerson‚ Frederick Douglass‚ and many other American writers. In what ways is Captain John Smith a self-creator? Practicality and labor have been important parts of the American ethos from the settlement of Jamestown to the modern day. Does Smith’s
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HISTORY Free Verse originated in the late 19th centaury with French poets such as Arthur Rimbaud and Jules Laforgue. These poets wanted a type of poetry that was free of any conventions so "Vers Libre" was used to describe this change in French Poetry. The purpose of this change was for the French Poets to change the restrictions that poetry had at the time and to re-create the rhythms of natural speech. The Old English and Medieval poetry had some freedom to it. For example the Palms of King James
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Ralph Waldo Emerson‚ a poet and essayist‚ defines the legacy of a successful person in his statement. His descriptions of a successful person include winning the respect‚ appreciation‚ and affection from the world. This exemplifies the role Atticus has played in the novel‚ "To Kill A Mockingbird." Atticus Finch was praised with the prestigious title of hero for his role in American cinematic history in 2003. He has performed his duties entirely in the novel by taking up the responsibility of Scout
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The Philippines – More Than Just a Place to Visit By Choi Tong I Clear blue skies with clouds formed into different pictures; a jolly sun‚ with the most brilliant sunshine that lights up nature; grateful and pleasant people‚ with the brightest smiles that build up their unique culture. These form the Philippines‚ a place where you can learn the real meaning of life‚ and how to appreciate things around. A week’s exchange program‚ a lifetime’s
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Society has been and always will be seen as a negative force in the eyes of millions. Cookie Cutter society influences individuals to lose self and conform to the ways of “normal” society. Many writers and leaders‚ like Waldo Ralph Emerson‚ Frederick Douglass‚ and Elizabeth Cady Stanton‚ saw this problem and used their resources to fight to bring these issues to light. Through their writings they argued that true individualism cannot be found without having the liberty to do so. A prime push factor
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