Words of Wisdom The Alchemist Words of Wisdom Words can have a significant impact in one’s life; it can serve as the greatest happiness or one’s greatest burden. In the novel The Alchemist‚ by Paulo Coelho‚ words of wisdom act as a comforting force that gives admonition to those in need of it. “The hand that wrote it all‚” illustrates a mysterious force that compels Santiago to follow his dreams and pursue his greatest happiness; to travel without limits. Furthermore‚ the importance of maintaining
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Blake Wilson Wilson 1/4 English 1101 Paper # 2 Narrative Essay 8/30/12 7:30PM “A Family Legend Passes” It still feels like yesterday‚ a place I haven’t quite left‚ here I was following behind an ambulance again. I remember being frustrated feeling overwhelmed over all of the repeating events‚ “I wanted it to be over already”‚ how I learned to regret that thought. We arrived to the hospital once again‚ I made my way
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Legend in Albania Once upon a time‚ thre brothers were building a castle.During the day they build walls but in the night the walls were destroyed.Someday‚ an old and wice man was walking near the castle. -Good work!-said the man. The three brothers asked the man-What can we do to build the castle because in the day we build but in the night the walls fall down. The old man said-I know.Are u married? -Yes we are -answer the brothers. -Give your words not to tell your whifes what do we tell
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The Legend of Mount Kanlaon There once lived on the island of Negros a princess named Anina who lived a very sheltered life. One day‚ Anina overheard her father talking to the kingdom’s chief priestess. The priestess was frantic about a report that they could not find a single maiden who was unblemished. Later‚ Anina asked her father what it was all about‚ and the king finally broke down. There had long been a seven-headed dragon threatening the kingdom‚ and the monster could only be appeased
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Legend by Judith Wright - 1915-2000‚ written in 1949 and published in anthology ’The Gateway’ in 1953. The blacksmith’s boy went out with a rifle and a black dog running behind. Cobwebs snatched at his feet‚ rivers hindered him‚ thorn branches caught at his eyes to make him blind and the sky turned into an unlucky opal‚ but he didn’t mind. I can break branches‚ I can swim rivers‚ I can stare out any spider I meet‚ said he to his dog and his rifle. The
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The Legend of the Banana (Her Heart) A myth submitted to the site by Zinnia Marniel Philippines Long ago‚ before Philippines was invaded by other countries‚ the only religion Filipinos know is Paganism. They know no God until it was invaded by the Spaniards and killed everyone who refuses to give their riches. In the town of Vigan (in Philippines)‚ one rich family planned to hide their beautiful daughter named Corazon because they heard that the Spaniard captain wanted their child. Corazon was
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Cited: Classics Technology. (2001). Retrieved 2013‚ from Able Media: AbleMedia.ctweb@able media.com Budge‚ b. E. (1999 & 2003). Legends of the Gods. Retrieved from http://www.sacred-texts.com/egy/leg/index.htm Denault‚ L. T. (2003). Life in Ancient Egypt. Retrieved from http://www.watson.org/~leigh/egypt.html Museum‚ T. B. (n.d.). God And Goddesses. Retrieved from http://www.ancientegypt
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Mokhtar Dahari (13 November 1953 – 11 July 1991) was a Malaysian footballplayer from Setapak‚ Selangor (now Kuala Lumpur). He was one of the best players in Asia in the 1970s. He was a legend for Malaysia. Born in Setapak‚ Mokhtar showed interest in playing football at an early age. He played for his school and later for his home state‚ Selangor FA. He attended secondary school at Victoria Institution‚ Kuala Lumpur from 1966 to 1970 and established the Piala Mokhtar Dahari (Mokhtar Dahari Cup) which
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Excerpt from Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens In appearance‚ the gods were supposed to resemble mortals‚ whom‚ however‚ they far surpassed in beauty‚ grandeur‚ and strength; they were also more commanding in stature‚ height being considered by the Greeks an attribute of beauty in man or woman. They resembled human beings in their feelings and habits‚ intermarrying and having children‚ and requiring daily nourishment to recruit their strength‚ and refreshing sleep to restore
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Many people know what their Personal Legend is and some have ahcieved it. But in the story The Alchemist a shepherd boy named Santiago achieves his Personal Legend with some help from three major characters who teach him many important things. The crystal merchant is one of the characters that helped Santiago by encouraging him and helping him earn back his money. Another important character who helped Santiago in his journey was the English man. He helped Santiago understand many things that
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