Cynic

The concept of the “personal legend” is not a new one. It has been been bouncing around the collective human psyche, in one form or another, almost as long as human themselves have existed. It is the notion of destiny- of a person’s one true dream, passion, purpose or goal, the thing that provides a definitive pathway through what may otherwise seem a meandering and formless existence. In the novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Santiago concludes that life is generous to those who pursue their…

Given all the topics brought up in the texts, the idea of the city really stuck out to me. I found the rural and urban contrasts; especially the aspects that make a walker feel free, intriguing. Through closer reading, I realized that although multiple writers hint towards an authoritative entity that prevents walking, few give it a name. After reading de Certeau and Solnit it became clear to me that the hints were towards the city. When I did more research, many writers mention architecture and…

In your opinion, what is "The American Dream"? To live a life that not driven by need. To help someone in need. 2. According to the media, advertisements, salaries, and society in general, what is "The American Dream"? How does this compare to your definition of "The American Dream"? The American dream is having a good life and having a family with values and a good job and the life you’ve always wanted living the American dream. It compares to my definition cause its means have a good life…

the supernatural or a love story. These may be a few of the first thoughts a person will have when they heard the term romance, but romance is infinitely more complex and rigid with extensive details that are not stated here. Romance is not dead, as cynics of many ages tend to preach; Romance is the greatest show of mutual affection, and is the truest form of pure romantic…

it with a heavy sigh and heavier heart. It seems just as sad and hopeless as the conspiracy theorist explaining how the moon landing was staged, or the holocaust never happened...committed, to ridiculous extremes, to believing only the worst. The cynics are so set get so mired down in details- picking everything (especially The Gospels) apart over perceived ‘inconsistencies’ that I literally never even saw…

In essence, the ability for post bureaucratic leaders to influence the organizations management of sustainability relies upon their integrity as an individual. As John Hendry states, “The attitudes, beliefs and especially actions of a CEO set the tone for a company’s organizational culture”. Thus, rather then focus solely on task performance and strictly cater to shareholder’s interests, it is essential for post bureaucratic leaders to have high personal moral standards which they can embed into…

Our act always affect other people, and sometimes they affect people significantly. Any of our small decisions has the possibility of making other people’s mood, life and even future different, and when they do make this difference, they should do it in a positive way. I remember three years ago, when I was in this hospital for a physical examination with my friends, it was a long day, all the waiting procedure and unnecessary paper works make me sick and tired. Finally, I can do this blood…

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" - Ralph Waldo Emerson It means that in an ever changing world, where most people conform to what society has dictated normal and what is not, the greatest form of success is living your life the way YOU want it. By waking up every day and knowing who you really are and never attempt to change just to reach the expectation of the so-called society. It also means that the greatest…

Audre Lorde said, “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” Although they do share some similarities, Alfred Adler and Sigmund Freud’s differences were substantial. Adler and Freud had once paved the way for modern day psychology together, but were inevitably torn apart by their differences in psychological theory. Adler had a very positive, somewhat appreciative point of view on religion, believing it bettered people.…

sexes lead to anything if they don’t want it to happen or until and unless they want to do it . In the earlier part of the film, their interactions were presented with each other with vulnerability . Steve is cynic and this represent in the way he acts . Steve is not a note…