Transcendentalism Quotes Interpretation It looks poorest when you are richest. I: People who have enthusiasm in material possession usually can not suppress their endless desire of chasing wealth and fame‚ however‚ it shows the extreme poor inside of their spirit. They only pay attention on external possessions but never realize that the depth of thoughts and independence of lives reflect the real rich. The suitable simplicity is spirituality. Do not trouble yourself much to get new things
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He drew to his fist the cruel head of an arrow for Antinous just as the young man leaned to lift his beautiful drinking cup‚ embossed‚ two-handled‚ golden: the cup was in his fingers: the wine was even at his lips: and did he dream of death? How could he? In the revelry amid his throng of friends who would imagine a single foe- though a strong foe indeed- could dare bring death’s pain on him and darkness in his eyes? (Homer‚ line 1412‚ page 1009) Over a period of time‚ Odysseus develops a hatred
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into the world can challenge individual’s beliefs and attitudes. The texts The Story of Tom Brennan and Edward Scizzorhands illustrate this through their featured themes of belonging and the introduction to a new world. The Story of Tom Brennan illustrates that the introduction to a new environment can force an indiviual to rethink their beliefs and attitudes. The plot takes Tom and his family‚ the Brennans out of their home town after tragedy strikes and they are forced to move and “start from scratch”
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but caring throughout the whole book to Tess and other characters such as June and his little brother Eden‚ which is a characteristic that I really admire about Day. An illustration as to where Day was caring to Tess was when he met Tess for the first time. Day was on the streets by himself when he saw her in an alleyway. He called out to her and she ran away from him. Day could tell that Tess was really scared so him stayed put. He did not want to scare Tess‚ he only wanted to help her. ‘“Stop crying
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COSI QUOTES LEWIS “[hesitantly] This is an unusual position for me…I directed some plays at university…and‚ well…this is my first year out.” P7 “In a way you’re sort of testing yourself by coming here?” (Julie to Lewis p32) “Make a decision Lewis between going to the moratorium meeting or staying here.” “I’m not going to let them down.” P70 “Love is not so important nowadays.” P10 “Without love the world wouldn’t mean much.” P70 “Working with these people has changed you.” (Lucy
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SHORT ANSWER STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS - The Crucible Act One 1. "So now they and their church found it necessary to deny any other sect its freedom‚ lest their New Jerusalem be defiled and corrupted by wrong and deceitful ideas." What is the irony in that statement? 2. Explain how the witch-hunt years were a time of "general revenge." 3. Identify Tituba‚ Abigail‚ and Betty. 4. Why does Mrs. Putnam believe there are witches in Salem? 5. Why is Thomas Putnam bitter? 6. Parris says‚ "Oh‚ Abigail
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Pericles Quotes Relative to the Greek Salon Questions 1) Roles and duty of an Athenian Citizen: • • • “Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.” “An Athenian Citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care of his own household; and even those of us who are engaged in business have a very fair idea of politics.” “Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas
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Wider Reading Quotes! Train spotting- Irvine Welsh • “felt strange telling the truth” • “nervous silence at this strange moronic comment” • “They looked at him as if they hadn’t done anything illegal in their lives” • “amazing…how things like sex and Hibs were nothing to him when he was on smack‚ suddenly became all important” • “He felt his skeleton and central nervous system briefly rip out of his skin” • “mother superior‚ sick boy‚ Rents” Still I Rise – Maya Angelou • “You may
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Leadership Quotes Leadership is a relationship founded on trust and confidence. Without trust and confidence‚ people don’t take risks. Without risks‚ there’s no change. Without change‚ organizations and movements die. -The Leadership Challenge In order to grow‚ you must accept new responsibilities‚ no matter how uncertain you may feel or how unprepared you are to deal with them. If comfort is what you’re seeking‚ then don’t aspire. Ambition is uncomfortable by definition. -Pat Summit It is only by
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things remain the same‚ the more they change after all—plus c’est la même chose‚ plus ça change. Nothing endures‚ not a tree‚ not love‚ not even a death by violence” (p14) When Gene returns to the Devon school‚ he alludes to Finny’s accident. In this quote‚ he is referencing Finny’s death‚ and how it has changed over time. The ideas associated with it no longer haunted him‚ instilled fear and him‚ or had grandeur. It was now “just a group of trees” “This was the tree‚ and it seemed to me standing there
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