not partake in the action. The aspect of being independent is also another thing they have in common‚ both Antigone and Creon don’t acknowledge the opinions or advice other people have‚ which consequently lead to both of their demise. Creon did not listen to anyone and when he finally learned his lesson himself and his empire was already on the way to ruins. Antigone who died for what she followed a law called divine law‚ which she thought‚ she was told by the gods to bury Polyneices and face the
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* Mundane Wisdom Book review of “The Alchemist” Regine Carlo N. Alvarez BSBA-FTM/ I-2 The theme of the phenomenal novel “The Alchemist” written by Paulo Coelho revolves around dreams‚ symbols‚ and adventure. It tells of a young shepherd named Santiago who travels around Andalusia and once dreams of a treasure hidden in the pyramids of Egypt. It is a book full of wisdom and life lessons used to achieved one’s dreams and fulfill self-happiness. The story opens in the
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spiritual imbalance between her mind and heart. In a genuinely sentimental moment‚ Mr. Gradgrind confesses his own fatal flaw to his daughter‚ a significant turning point for a man of sharp corners: Some persons hold that there is a wisdom of the Head‚ and that there is a wisdom of the Heart. I [do not suppose] so; but I mistrust myself now? (Dickens‚ 168). He learns of the extreme negative results of his system when he visits Sleary’s circus to find his son. Tom‚ hiding from the police as a clown‚ confesses
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outside. I also think that people today get carried away with their emotions. They listen more to their heart as compared to their minds. Maybe that’s the cause of our being dependent on other people. The last thing is age doesn’t define what we should or should not do. Just like how it doesn’t define who we should or should not listen to. Age is merely a number and it does not define a persons maturity and wisdom. In conclusion‚ I agree with Socrates because I think people today have lost their
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only seventeen‚ is far superior to the rest. His well-rounded character‚ words of wisdom and ability to make patient‚ well thought out decisions proves him the best again and again. With the help of his own personal skills and reputation Malcolm is able to take back the throne that should have been his all along. The first thing that proves Malcolm to be a good king is simply the things he says and how people listen and respond. Words of confidence‚ compassion‚ authority‚ and strength are passed
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My Personal Ethical Statement After completing the Ethical Lens Inventory my preferred ethical lens was Results Lens and Reputation Lens. I learned that the result lens and reputation lens show that I am a person who listen to my intuition (sensibility) to determine the greatest good for each individual (autonomy) and the character traits and virtues that will best serve the community (equality). I also learned that my Core Values are Balances between self and others meaning I value autonomy
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Introduction “Life filled with knowledge is a meaningful life but life filled with wisdom and knowledge is the life itself.” Education in the Philippines reaches its peak when K-12 Program is implemented. More opportunities for acquiring knowledge and wisdom arise. The program promises to lessen child dropouts due to mother tongue implementation. Instructional materials are not difficult to find. Lesson plan writing becomes easy. Evaluation processes are just a piece of cake for teachers nowadays
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Emotional maturity = Wisdom You’ve had an extremely high level of emotional intelligence/knowledge since you were about 18‚ the awareness. Getting the emotional maturity is the work to achieve the wisdom. Once learning is embedded in the heart‚ as well as the head‚ the lesson is converted to wisdom.
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differences throughout the story in personality and values. As for personality in similarities‚ Creon and Antigone are both stubborn. Creon never listens to other’s opinion or believes other’s say other than his own. Antigone buried Polyneices so Creon sentenced her to die but Haemon tries to convince his father to not kill Antigone. Creon wouldn’t listen. “That is not government‚ but tyranny.” This quote said by Creon’s son‚ Haemon that he describes his father rules the city as a tyranny but not as
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you and your friends can talk about. Words of wisdom for young men and women that will benefit them in their walk with Christ and in life. Take my instruction instead of silver‚ and knowledge rather than choice gold‚ for wisdom is better than jewels‚ and all that you may desire cannot compare with her…. “And now‚ O sons‚ listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction and be wise‚ and do not neglect it. Blessed is the one who listens to me‚ watching daily at my gates‚ waiting beside
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