When I was told to try out for the valedictorian’s speech I was a bit apprehensive and thought to myself “do I really want to try out?” I told a friend about the conflict going on in my head‚ and she simply said “If you have something to say‚ say it.” I went home and realized‚ I do have something to say‚ I have a lot To say. 12 years worth of things to say. A very Good evening to our Respected Chief Guest‚ Mr. Browne‚ Our principal ‚Vice president‚ Headmistress‚ teachers and my dearest friends
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When alone I am sad and troubled I walk in dark with no one but singled Miles and miles with a ray a hope I move with a lot of scope Carrying with me no prejudice But lot of charm and no malice Unknown of the evils of life. when in school I am truly bound By the love and respect of the loved A child is the greatest creation of God I feel lucky to be with them lord Children! You are the best This is the result of my ultimate quest. Teachers are preachers‚ they mould our future‚
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Tao of Pooh: Summary In the book “Tao of Pooh” author Benjamin Hoff uses a specific style to portray the ideas of Taoism. With the use of Winnie the Pooh characters‚ Hoff presents the variety of personalities that exist in the world. Hoff begins to mention the principal ideas such as the “Uncarved Block” also known as P’u. Furthermore‚ Hoff elaborates on the principle of the uncarved block by stating that things that are in their “original simplicity contain their own natural power” (Hoff 10)
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is affiliated with a religion or a higher power‚ I believe that everyone possesses some sort of faith‚ even if it is not religiously based‚ because in order to survive reality‚ we need faith. In this essay I am going to be examining faith in the Tao Te Ching‚ and in The Book of Job. While each of these texts contain different values‚ beliefs‚ and higher powers‚
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We have discussed during our psychology of personal growth and adjustment one of the most common sources of stress which is significant life adjustments. Upon hearing this‚ I agreed myself. Certain adjustments can be very stressful when you find it hard to adapt or if you are not yet ready to adjust to these changes. There comes a time in our lives that even if we do not want to‚ we have to let go and accept that shit happens. Having my dad beside me as I grow up would be termed as daddy’s girl
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Chuang Tzu was a brilliant‚ original‚ and influential Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BCE. The background from which he arose involved a period of strife‚ conquest‚ oppression‚ and an attempt to preserve traditional societal values. This situation gives light to the origin of Chuang Tzus philosophy‚ which was centered on skepticism and mystical detachment (which is why it differs so radically from Confucianism). His ideology provided the disillusioned members of Chinese society
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Confucius stressed that a harmonious society can be created through the practice of Li. Discuss how this is possible by using the Five Relationships concepts. What is the Five Relationships? * In Confucianism‚ it’s between superior and inferior person. They are ruler – subject‚ husband – wife‚ father – son‚ older brother – younger brother‚ and elder friend – younger friend. * Each has a formal responsibility to carry out toward the other. The husband has responsibility for li toward his
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Laurent‚ A.‚ (2012) West Side Story. Anticipation and Remembrance‚ R.J.C. Rosthern. The musical‚ “West Side Story” by Arthur Laurent‚ has a lot of alienation in it. Alienation describes the ironic feeling of people who feel that they don’t fit in the place where they should feel comfortable. Alienation is portrayed through the gangs‚ song and dance‚ and relationships. Tony and Maria’s relationship was filled with alienation. Tony is from the Jets and Maria is from the Sharks‚ star crossed lovers
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Han Fei Tzu says‚ “If conformers to law are strong‚ the country is strong; if conformers to law are weak‚ the country is weak…” This political philosophy held by Han Fei Tzu is not solely held to him‚ but it is also similar to that held by the philosopher Lao Tzu. Both philosophers strongly emphasized the importance and need of leaders to conform their society with regard to governance and leadership. Despite having similar views with regard to leadership and governance‚ each philosopher has a slightly
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The Daodejing is an important religious work in China’s history and culture. It teaches about Dao‚ or “The Way” and how to apply its concepts to one’s life. It is the second most translated text in the world and has been the subject of extensive commentaries. Throughout history‚ it was generally accepted that the Daodejing was written between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE by Laozi‚ a curator of the Chinese imperial archives. In fact‚ the book used to be simply called Laozi in his honor. He is well
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