To Miss C.O. y R. by José Rizal (A Translation from the Spanish by Nick Joaquin) Why ask for those unintellectual verses that once‚ insane with grief‚ I sang aghast? Or are you maybe throwing in my face my rank ingratitude‚ my bitter past? Why resurrect unhappy memories now when the heart awaits from love a sign‚ or call the night when day begins to smile‚ not knowing if another day will shine? You wish to learn the cause of this dejection delirium of despair that anguish
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virtue is vital in order to lead a successful‚ fulfilling life. Though both men differ in their interpretations of a "good life‚" they both agree that the supreme life is one of virtuous meaning. Each of the philosophers have devised and implemented their own definitions and guidelines to acquire and practice a virtuous disposition. While it is agreed that knowledge and practice are the key to virtuosity‚ the philosophers disagree on fundamental rules to follow. The inherent question to be explored
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“In du Maurier’s novels the men are often bullies & cheats‚ the women fools for love.” Compare and contrast a Streetcar named Desire and Rebecca in the light of this quotation. Men and women are perceived in different ways throughout ‘Rebecca’ and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Arguably some of the male characters particularly Stanley Kowalski and Maxim de Winter can be identified as bullies and cheats‚ however in the two texts‚ these traits can also be associated with Rebecca and Blanche‚ respectively
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Virtuous person is the Happy Person Is virtuous person the happy person? Does virtuousness leads to happiness? Aristotle claims that virtuous activity controls happiness. From this line‚ it is understandable that the virtuousness is the source of happiness. What are the components or the elements that form virtuousness then? How does one become a virtuous person to achieve happiness in a life? What is the definition of happiness? What are the qualifications and necessities to become a
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A Virtuous Woman Proverbs 31:10-31 is the bible’s description of a virtuous woman; a universal truth of what it means to be the best woman in the eyes of God. Although quite literally discussing motherhood and marriage‚ this verse does not mean that it is imperative to be a part of this demographic. However‚ opening up to these things and preparing for them can make room for God in life as a woman. In the novel‚ The Scarlet Letter‚ written by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ Hester is a representation of a
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There are six steps to the development of entrepreneurial social organizations‚ the ‘virtuous circle of social capital’ because it starts with the inheritance of social capital and it ends with the returns from the investment of social capital. 1. Endowment All social entrepreneurs start with an endowment of social capital: a network of relationships and contacts‚ which are tied together by shared values and interests. Social capital is vital to social entrepreneurs: they usually have little else
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DISCUSSION POST: Virtuous Cycle Outsourcing is a technique that developed by the business tycoons during the emergence of globalization‚ it is a debatable subject in the management field as well as in the political views. Outsourcing is nothing but giving subcontracts to an external agency from the parent company to do a particular work. Now a day‚ multinational companies are very much interested to outsource their jobs to some developing countries to make more profit by introducing this cost
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What makes ppl virtuous...... Virtue is defined as "the quality of moral excellence‚ righteousness‚ and responsibility" (Pg.73) While studying what makes a virtuous person their character rather than actions are studied. Honesty‚ courage‚ moderation‚ compassion‚ wisdom and loyalty are a few examples of the characteristics of a virtuous person. (pg.82) Virtue is the moderate option. For example a person can be greedy or a person can give everything they have away‚ but the person
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Virtuous people are morally excellent individuals with positive character traits that are influenced by external sources such as Christian principles. In the essay “On Liberal and Vocational Studies” by Seneca‚ the path to virtue is found within the acceptance of the principles taught through the liberal arts. Principles such as appreciation‚ benevolence and generosity are effects of virtue. The path to becoming virtuous begins with accepting the basic principles gained through the liberal arts
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In order for one to become a Saint in the Catholic Church‚ they must have lived a virtuous life in accordance to God’s will‚ as well as the recognition of the Church that they are in heaven. The Church’s assumption of the candidate’s existence in heaven requires evidence from Church officials that they did live a virtuous life on earth and had the faith‚ support and help of God. Candidates were also required to evidence of miracles as evidence that God is working through them. Nano Nagle has been
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