All Angels

glance, the Declaration of Independence’s statement that “All men are created equal” can make America seem like a country which promises equal treatment to all of its citizens. However, depending on who you ask, America is either a country which all backs up its promise for freedom and equality for all, or a country that is made of broken promises. In one of America’s most famous promises, the Declaration of Independence states that “All men are created equal,” and promises everyone certain…

Thomas Jefferson once penned, “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” These words can still be found in the Declaration of Independence and we are progressively incorporating this ideology further into American lives. Thomas Jefferson, however did not live by his own code of ethics, he himself owned several hundred slaves.…

that “All men are created equal that they are endowed by their creator certain unalienable rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” (412). To insure that these rights were set in motion the declaration also stated that “whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it” (412). Even though the Declaration stated “all men” (412) it was limited by race and sex. Does that really mean equality for…

her when he told [her] that all was for the best in this world". A person is always affected by the feelings of someone they love, and Candide loved Cunégonde very much, so he was unable to overlook her feelings about and unhappiness and disagreement with Pangloss' teaching. Still, Candide was simply so blissful to be with Cunégonde that he did not re-contemplate his feelings on optimism. At this point, Pangloss' belief applies, as Candide is with Cunégonde, and all is well. However, that…

The authors of the Declaration of Independence held “certain truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." (Declaration of Independence) Some may say this is the American Dream but others believe in a more materialistic dream. Some may say that being wealthy, owning luxury cars, and attending parties with powerful leaders is the American Dream. In…

Westphalia.He lives in a castle and is being tutored by Pangloss. Pangloss’ philosophy of life is “in the best of possible worlds, the Baroness’ castle was the most magnificent of castles, and his lady was the best of all possible Baronesses,” (Pg. 1). He believes in blind optimism. He thinks “all is necessary for the best end,” (Pg. 1). Pangloss thinks that everything happens for a reason and he teaches this to Candide.…

Equals Dystopian World In Candide, written by Voltaire, is a story where the words "All is for the best," are often repeated by the protagonist, Candide. Among his misadventures that proves that quote wrong, he comes across a city called El Dorado. This city is seemingly a utopia lacking conflict, but all is not as it seems in the utopia. J. Robert Oppenheimer once said “The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true.” This book agrees with the quote…

First of all, Russell Westbrook III was born in Long Beach, California Russell Westbrook III was born November 12 in Long Beach, California to Russell SR and Shannon Horton.In addition, one article states that… Westbrook didn’t receive his first college offer till his senior year in highschool. He won defensive player of the year .”Why not to everything”.Finally, In 2012-2013 Westbrook led the Thunder to the NBA finals but lost in 5 games to Miami Heat.Westbrook help lead the Thunder to the NBA…

you see many themes but the most prevalent ones are brotherhood, loyalty, heroism, teamwork and hope. Out of all the 5 major themes the one you see almost everywhere throughout the entire book is hope. For example, throughout the first half of the book the airmen are praying and hoping for some sort of miracle and then they get word that the U.S air force is planning a rescue mission for all of them and they actually make contact with them, it really comforted them and excited them. (Freeman…

Declaration of independence). The Pursuit of Happiness is a tricky statement to isolate. It can mean so many things that it is more of a great quote to look up to rather than a democratic right. All humans on this earth believe it is their undeniable right to be happy, and it is this fact that has caused all things great and terrible. Where would the human race go to be happy. We love things such as music, good food, and the company of friends. Yet there are those who will take drugs in order to…