In 1915‚ Gandhi returned to India permanently. He brought an international reputation as a leading Indian nationalist‚ theorist and organiser. He joined the Indian National Congress and was introduced to Indian issues‚ politics and the Indian people primarily by Gopal Krishna Gokhale. Gokhale was a key leader of the Congress Party best known for his restraint and moderation‚ and his insistence on working inside the system. Gandhi took Gokhale’s liberal approach based on British Whiggish traditions
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The Look: The Powerful Connection of Beauty and Success In The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus‚ Christopher Marlowe described Helen as having a “face that launched a thousand ships” (13.88). Many scholars agree the Helen to whom he was referring was the legendary Helen of Troy‚ believed to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Would history remember Helen so well had she been a woman of average looks? That is doubtful. Throughout history‚ one can find many stories of the accomplishments of beautiful
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Louis XIV also known as “The Sun King” was one of the most absolute of rulers that ever ruled France. His primary goals as king were “One King‚ One Law‚ One Faith.” He achieved this in such ways; he declared himself his own prime minister “I am the state”‚ he kept the nobility in check‚ disbanded the General Assembly‚ and the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. However‚ his great ambitions and lavish lifestyle would ultimately lead France into dept‚ and set the building blocks for the French Revolution
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Becoming a Powerful Learner Our society worships talent and many people assume that possessing superior intelligence or ability - along with confidence in that ability - is a recipe for success. In fact‚ more than 35 years of scientific investigation suggests that an over emphasis on intellect or talent leaves people vulnerable to failure‚ fearful of challenges and unwilling to remedy their shortcomings. Over the next few weeks the girls will be receiving assessment results as well as their end of
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and facilities. [3] So branding are powerful assets for a company. And for the company‚ they should be carefully developed and managed their branding. It is because to a company‚ a branding will affect consumer to create an emotional attachment to products and the company. Also a branding can create a feeling of involvement‚ a sense of higher quality‚ and an aura of intangible qualities that surround the brand name‚ mark‚ or symbol. So a strong brand is powerful to capture consumer preference and
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Queen Elizabeth I was one of the most influential rulers or history not only because she was a strong‚ independent woman‚ but because she ruled despite all the struggles and she proved everyone wrong. One reason that Queen Elizabeth I is considered influential is because from birth she was faced with struggle. When Elizabeth was born into the Tudor family on September 7th‚ 1553‚ her parents thought she was a disappointment. “The son she had hoped so confidently to bear the man child‚ who would save
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quote taken from ancient Spartan society that was said to the young men who were in the process of becoming soldiers. While Sparta is most popularly known as a warrior society‚ it had many other characteristics that made it revered. No other civilization during the Classical Era can be compared to that of Sparta. Sparta’s legendary warriors‚ women‚ and politics made it a true iconic civilization during that time period. Of course‚ the main topic for discussion is that of the men and soldiers
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Beowulf is a good leader and warrior‚ he show a good value of a hero‚ he first priority of the leaders of that time for safeties of their community before their own treasure. And sad to say‚ today I observed most of the leaders especially to the government leader there first priority
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Knowledge is Powerful‚ Yet Dangerous Everyone goes through life with the hopes of acquiring new knowledge and being smarter today than they were yesterday; it is part of human nature to want to become better as a person. This was the case in the novel of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The characters within this novel each have different situations to which their quest for knowledge leads them to different points in their life. With knowledge comes power and with power comes consequences‚ these characters
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It is hard to be skeptical of things that you feel strongly about. But it is best to remain cautious. In Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet powerful emotions lead to trouble when in Act 1 Scene 1‚ the two families battle it out and in Act 3 Scene 1 when Mercutio is killed by Tybalt. Like they say‚ hate is a strong word. This can be seen right away in Act 1 Scene 1‚ when the two families are in a brawl. The scene begins with two Capulets casually talking about killing the Montague men and raping the
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