Ezra Hochman Wednesday/Friday 12:25-2:05 Diogenes vs. Socrates: What is a life of worth? One can either write the story of their own life‚ or let other people and circumstances write it for him. Too often do citizens of the world follow the assumptions of society‚ as personal independence can seem frightening or uncomfortable. Both Socrates and Diogenes were of the mind that the purpose of human life is to constantly better one’s self by way of personal and spiritual growth. We are unable to
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me realize the importance of my Grandfather. I was about 2 years old when he died. My Grandfather had cancer and alzheimer’s. Alzheimer;s is a The doctor conversed with my family announcing that my Grandmother has no longer some hours or days of life with us. These sentences were killing me‚ making every passing moment longing for her being with me forever. My Grandmother was then brought to my aunt’s house to spend her last days‚ which for us were filled with tears; however making we all stand
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Since they grew up in a poor country they did not have the opportunity of college. As a result they always tell me struggle they had to face just to make a living for us. In this day and age many evidence show us that college may be the wrong way to go due to the financial struggle you will get‚ on the other hand many say college is indeed worth it. Since it the foundation of everything we do‚ therefore there is a value to a college education. A college career pay far more than anything else‚ Also
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“The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind.” It was certainly in that direction that May Sarton wanted to corroborate in her essay The Rewards of living a solitary life. In that essay‚ she emphasizes the benefits she get everyday by being lonely or by living a solitary life like being flooded with happiness just by watching the sun rise over the ocean‚ having a long think‚ or walking her dog for example. Sarton simply did feel comfortable living alone for twenty
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Throughout a teens life self-worth is an essential aspect of becoming a content adult. Obviously‚ there will be multiple impending obstacles that a teen is going to have to face and weave themselves trough. The young generation should never lose sense of who they are and what they positively want‚ especially in a society where a specific variety of people are viewed as “perfect” or at the very least satisfactory. Wither to obtain or not obtain self-worth is a grave choice in an adolescent’s life‚ because not
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doubted or questioned why we should go to college until recently. Researchers and experts have been wondering if college actually is worth it. It may be sincere that college has very expensive costs in student loans and tuition fees‚ but the money and forbearance that comes from the two to four years of college‚ it sure is assuredly worth it. A college education is worth the expenses and costs it comes with. To understand why college is a good decision‚ even with the expensive price tag‚ humanity
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feel this way because they feel school is not for them‚ or maybe they just do not want to go far in life. To get far in life people must go above and beyond‚ and learn things that others do not know to make them stand out in job interviews. College helps develop skills that are necessary for life‚ and gives them an education that will enhance their future; and despite its few drawbacks‚ college is worth it. Americans today tend to believe that college is four years of partying and fun while earning
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Worth A Shot A bead of sweat rolls down my neck as I take a deep breath and position myself in front of the goal. I look from the soccer ball to the goal and back to the ball again‚ deciding if I should take the shot. In a split second‚ I must decide. Through hastened process analysis‚ I elect to drop the ball back to an awaiting teammate‚ a calculated risk‚ but – tragedy- the other team intercepts and takes possession of the ball‚ losing my team’s chance to score. During a lecture on not doubting
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Life is such a beautiful and honorable gift‚ isn’t it? It gives our soul the opportunity to experience an exciting adventure in the physical realm and to also add value to the universe in a unique way. Yet‚ life continues to be a grand mystery. The older we become the more we realize how little we truly know (paradoxically‚ a sign of enlightenment and wisdom!). What is the ultimate truth regards our existence? Why are we here and how can we live our best life? Does anybody know the answer? I feel
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The Rewards of Living a Solitary Life By Affifi Hakimi bin Hussen One of solitude paradoxes –that challenges the mind of every man-is how a loner’s perspective remains persistent over time. While May Sarton’s “The Reward of Living a Solitary Life” discusses the virtues of being in the state of solitude‚ it also provides an in-depth view of what and how the person thinks while being alone. Consider the following : how does one experiences the vicissitude of loneliness? Does not one afflicted from
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