Lindqvist has written more than thirty books of essays‚ aphorisms‚ autobiography‚ documentary prose‚ travel and reportage..[4][3] He occasionally publishes articles in the Swedish press‚ writing for the cultural supplement of the largest Swedish daily‚ Dagens Nyheter‚ since 1950.[5] He is the recipient of several of Sweden’s most prestigious literary and journalistic awards. His work is mostly non-fiction‚ including (and often transcending) several genres: essays‚ documentary prose‚ travel writing
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Homo. Nehamas identifies a number of apparent contradictions between Nietzsche’s philosophy and the aphoristic subtitle. His goal in writing his essay is to show the contradictions to be misinformed as well as convey a more precise portrayal of the aphorism in the context of Nietzschean philosophy. Rather than evaluate the contradictions he dispels‚ this essay will summarize his interpretation of “how one becomes what one is”. Nehamas argues that a distinction between being and becoming is central
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each of which highlights a different aspect of human morality. Nietzsche’s 68th epigram dictates: “‘I have done that‚’ says my memory. ‘I cannot have done that‚’ says my pride‚ and remains inexorable. Eventually--memory yields.” When assessing this aphorism‚ it is not only important to assess why our memory yields and what ensues as a result‚ but also what would occur if we didn’t. One could argue that we must remember our mistakes and learn from them and‚ by choosing to forget our mistakes for our
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though life always being negative or putting other people down‚ in reality you will be the one that is thought about in a negative and pessimistic way."Sincerity is a powerful sales tool" is a very meaningful quote and refers significantly to this aphorism. All teenagers must possess the quality of sincerity if they want to get through the many adversities life passes their way. Honesty to me is the most important quality to look for in a friend because if you have honesty it will bring many other
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“Cleanliness is next to godliness”‚ this aphorism is with us since ages. It is an indirect biblical statement and countless people have commented upon it‚ orally as well as in text. I have gone through the pages of history to get to the bottom of statement. I turned pages of dictionaries to know it meaning. But no clear explanation and meanings are found. Some regarded it mere physical cleanliness of thing and some even went on to say. “I cleaned my hands but didn’t get closer to God”. Some famous
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through books and newspapers. As time progressed‚ society started developing and new inventions were made. Friedrich Nietzsche started using a typewriter after his vision started failing‚ and his writings began to change. He went from “arguments to aphorisms‚ from thoughts to puns‚ from rhetoric to telegram style” (Carr 636-67). Frederick Taylor “created a set of precise instructions” that would have “maximum speed‚ maximum efficiency‚ and maximum output” for factories to use around the world (Carr
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simplistic fa?ade of the poem‚ the work stands as a complex piece succeeding in deriving poetic bliss from that which lacks letters. In true Romantic fashion‚ Keats culminates with the declaration "Beauty is truth‚ truth beauty" (line 49)-an ambiguous aphorism that encapsulates the essence of the poem. In the end‚ Keats’ effective use of literary devices and poignant imagery combine to reveal human passion as "Beauty." In "Ode on a Grecian Urn‚" the speaker observes a relic of ancient Greek civilization
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accuracy of reporting due to influences from outside sources. Journalists shouldn’t be under the impression that since they give out the news other businesses should be rewarding them in return for favorable news stories of their company. With this aphorism we allude to favoritism or bartering‚ doing business‚ and bribery‚ and unfortunately to manipulation of news and information. Temptations abound in many distinct forms: cash‚ personal business‚ paid trips‚ free theater and concert tickets‚ gifts
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DESCRIBE THE ROLE OF THE FOOL IN THE FIRST 2 ACTS ALSO CONTAINS INFORMATION ON ALL OTHER ACTS Superficially‚ the Fool in Shakespeare’s King Lear serves as comic relief‚ abating the dramatic tension with his witty insults and aphorisms. The Fool’s purpose‚ however‚ is not limited to tomfoolery. Ironically‚ he is the most insightful character in the play‚ making sound observations about King Lear and human nature. The full purpose of the Fool is to stress Lear’s poor judgment‚ to contribute to
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“The picture of Dorian Gray” I want to tell you about the famous novel “The picture of Dorian Gray” which was written by Oscar Wilde. “The picture of Dorian Gray” is the only published novel of this writer. Some words about Oscar Wilde. He was born on the 16 of October in 1854 in Dublin‚ Ireland and died on the 30 of November in 1900 in Paris. He was the second of 3 children. He was an Irish writer and poet. He became one of London’s most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. Today he is remembered
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