An old Chinese proverb states, "Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." No matter what life throws my way, I have learned that life can change at the drop of a dime. While money and material success is great, I know that nobody in this world can take away the knowledge I've gained. Learning is the fundamental building block to the rest of one's life. From the moment we come into this world, to the time we leave, we have been constantly acquiring information. Throughout my
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“Ignorance is bliss” is a common proverb meaning if someone does not know about something, then he or she does not worry about it. Most of the characters in Aldous Huxley’s classic dystopian novel Brave New World and director Phillip Noyce’s film The Giver exhibit behaviors that are forced upon them, and they do not know what has been taken away from them. Our modern society and culture is succumbing to these predictions to only a slight extent because Americans still have the freedoms to be their
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How can you lose weight by drinking water? Water is considered as one of the best way to lose fat weight fast. Because water is the only 0% zero calorie drink, it washes away the toxins in body and cleanses the body from harmful elements. Hence water lowers the Amount of Fat stored in our bodies. Doctors recommend drinking an average of 2 liters of water per day for a normal person, but for those who work out often and play sports … A much larger amount of water is needed for them such as 8
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more knowledge does not make one happier because the truth can be devastating and have a negative impact on one's life. When you are ignorant, you choose to not recognize that there is wrong in the world or that wrong is being done to you. This proverb can be clearly illustrated in Plato’s ‘Allegory of the Cave’ and the story of ‘Oedipus the King’. In the story of ‘Oedipus the king’, it is prophesized that Oedipus would kill his father and marries his mother. If Oedipus had remained oblivious
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frequently than to take any other expensive medical treatment. People do not believe and follow this word, for considering it as too common. However up till now more and more evidences come out to support its reliability. For example, one English proverb “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” strongly supports the statement above, showing that good habits in diet is helpful. An article that reported on times also gives supportive evidence for statement above. According to this article, eating Broccoli
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with you ( Osteryoung, p.1 ) Dan being the manager or CEO of his business did need to be honest with his supplier to ensure a good business relationship. You can also look at this situation from a honesty standpoint at scripture. The bible says in Proverbs 19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall not escape. Dan was dishonest with his business dealings and in turn he could possibly lose a valuable supplier. Mattie I do agee with you however on being prepared
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we have contacted APS (adult protective services) several times about this but they tell us they cannot do anything until she hurts herself or someone else. It should not have to come to that in order for her to get the assistance that she needs. Proverbs 20:29 “The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair” the elderly should be honored and taken care just as they took care of others when they were
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The old proverb, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, relates to the concept of hybrid threat. Army doctrine defines a hybrid threat as the diverse and dynamic combination of regular forces, irregular forces, and/or criminal elements all unified to achieve mutually benefitting effects (TC 7-100). Corruption, social views, political interests, and economic gain tie these organizations together with the sole purpose to disrupt and achieve their goals. Hybrid threats are normally funded, networked
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The Bible strictly warns of the dangers these emotions lead to in Proverbs 8:13, “The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.” The book of Psalms speaks heavily on those filled with pride and arrogance and the consequences of those feelings. Those who are
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children, or maybe they are too young themselves and don’t know how to raise children. Whatever the reason, the children are the ones suffering. We have a God given privilege to raise our children and it comes with responsibility. God expresses in Proverbs 22:6 “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” (NLT). The responsibility of a parent is to properly direct their children in a lifestyle that will lead them to mature adulthood. And if the raising
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