A true friend is a weapon and a shield. A false friend is a deadly poison in the cup.
Julius Caesar had his share of both. There was the friend that would stab him in the back... literally. And then there was the friend who would start a war to avenge his death.
Through Brutus and the conspirators, Shakespeare represents friends who were not loyal to any but themselves. Through Antony and Octavian, he shows loyalty that lasts until and after death.
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Monday, January 5, 2009
Friday, December 19, 2008
Sophomore .5
Alright, so half of our Sophomore year has been completed. So... what?
Well, it seems like it's been only a few weeks since we all went to our first class on the first day of our 10th grade year. For me, time has moved like a hazy, half-experienced dream. I know the highlights, and some of the lowlights, but the vasts amounts of time between them are lost to me.
Sophmore year... not that remarkable so far. And really, I'm perfectly alright with unremarkable. It's unexciting, but it sure is easy. And really, easy is acceptable right now.
Well, it seems like it's been only a few weeks since we all went to our first class on the first day of our 10th grade year. For me, time has moved like a hazy, half-experienced dream. I know the highlights, and some of the lowlights, but the vasts amounts of time between them are lost to me.
Sophmore year... not that remarkable so far. And really, I'm perfectly alright with unremarkable. It's unexciting, but it sure is easy. And really, easy is acceptable right now.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
7 Habits (#1)
My English class is reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. While I don't necessarily like the book, some of the things it has talked about have really been applicable to my life.
For instance, "Begin With the End In Mind", the second habit, talks about knowing where you're going before you even get started.
The chapter says that this approach to things can help you get them done faster, more efficiently, and with a better mind-set. I think that that is 100% true.
Sometimes, certain things are harder to do than others. You just don't want to do them and you absolutely can not make yourself get them over with. But when you pause for just a second and think about how you'll feel once you've done whatever it is you need to do, it is suddenly far, far easier to go and accomplish that task.
Also, there is something called a personal mission statement, a motto that states what your life is all about.
To have a personal mission statement is to have laid out the most basic guidelines you want to live by.
I'll be working on my own mission statement, and I'm sure many of my classmates will be as well.
For instance, "Begin With the End In Mind", the second habit, talks about knowing where you're going before you even get started.
The chapter says that this approach to things can help you get them done faster, more efficiently, and with a better mind-set. I think that that is 100% true.
Sometimes, certain things are harder to do than others. You just don't want to do them and you absolutely can not make yourself get them over with. But when you pause for just a second and think about how you'll feel once you've done whatever it is you need to do, it is suddenly far, far easier to go and accomplish that task.
Also, there is something called a personal mission statement, a motto that states what your life is all about.
To have a personal mission statement is to have laid out the most basic guidelines you want to live by.
I'll be working on my own mission statement, and I'm sure many of my classmates will be as well.
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