aristotle

great city is not to be confounded with a populous one. Aristotle A true friend is one soul in two bodies. Aristotle A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side. Aristotle All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. Aristotle All men by nature desire to know. Aristotle All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind. Aristotle All virtue is summed up in dealing justly. Aristotle Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy. Aristotle At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst. Aristotle Bad men are full of repentance. Aristotle Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age. Aristotle Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms. Aristotle Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit. Aristotle Change in all things is sweet. Aristotle Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others. Aristotle Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal. Aristotle Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers. Aristotle Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means, and so make for themselves different modes of life and forms of government. Aristotle Dignity consists not in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we deserve them. Aristotle Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them. Aristotle Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity. Aristotle Education is the best provision for old age. Aristotle Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil. Aristotle For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve. Aristotle Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies. Aristotle Friendship is essentially a partnership. Aristotle Great men are always of a nature originally melancholy. Aristotle Happiness depends upon ourselves. Aristotle He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god. Aristotle Homer has taught all other poets the art of telling lies skillfully. Aristotle Hope is a waking dream. Aristotle Hope is the dream of a waking man. Aristotle I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. Aristotle I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. Aristotle If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost. Aristotle If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is nature's way. Aristotle In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme. Aristotle In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous. Aristotle In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels. Aristotle In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief; to the old they are a comfort and aid in their weakness, and those in the prime of life they incite to noble deeds. Aristotle It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken. Aristotle It is Homer who has chiefly taught other poets the art of telling lies skillfully. Aristotle It is just that we should be grateful, not only to those with whose views we may agree, but also to those who have expressed more superficial views; for these also contributed something, by developing before us the powers of thought. Aristotle It is not once nor twice but times without number that the same ideas make their appearance in the world. Aristotle It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Aristotle It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims. Aristotle Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. Aristotle Man is by nature a political animal. Aristotle Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting in a particular way. Aristotle Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence. Aristotle

Ancient Mexico

Ancient Mexico
The first humans in the Americas were descendants of northeast Asian nomads who took part in a series of migrations across the Bering Strait perhaps as early as 30,000 B.C. Archaeological evidence testifies to the presence of early hunters and gatherers in Mexico around 10,000 to 8000 B.C. During the next few thousand years, humans domesticated indigenous plants, such as corn, squash, and beans. With a constant food supply assured, people became permanent settlers. Leisure time became available and was used for developing technical and cultural skills. Villages appeared as the number of people and food supplies increased. By 1500 B.C., the early inhabitants were producing handmade clay figurines and sophisticated clayware.
Between 200 B.C. and A.D. 900, Mesoamerica was the scene of highly developed civilizations. Archaeologists have designated this Classic Period as the Golden Age of Mexico. This era was a time when the arts and sciences reached their apex, when a writing system developed, and when a sophisticated mathematical system permitted the accurate recording of time. Religion was polytheistic, revering the forces of nature in the gods of rain, water, the sun, and the moon. The most important deity was Quetzalcóatl, the feathered serpent and the essence of life, from whom all knowledge derived. Metals came into use only by the end of the period, but despite this handicap, impressive architectural structures in the pyramids at Teotihuacán near Mexico City, the Pyramid of the Niches at El Tajín in the state of Veracruz, and the Temple of the Sun at Palenque in present-day Chiapas were built and survive to this day
The three most important Classic sites were Teotihuacán (in central Mexico), Monte Albán (to the south in the state of Oaxaca), and the Mayan complexes (in the states of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo, as well as in the nearby countries of Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize). The fall of Teotihuacán around A.D. 650 effectively transferred the center of power from central Mexico to the Mayan city states of the Yucatan Peninsula. The lowland Mayan culture flourished from A.D. 600 to A.D. 900 when it abruptly declined. The exact causes of this rapid fall remain unknown, but archaeologists speculate that it might have been because of one or a combination of factors: bad harvests, plague, drought, ecological problems from overpopulation, or pressure from more warlike neighbors. Whatever the factors may have been, they provided the groundwork for the next phase, the Post-Classic period, which would be a radical change from the Classic.

balcony scene romeo and juliet

This is the famous "Balcony Scene," one of the most renowned in all of Shakespeare. But because of its romantic associations it is often misunderstood. Romeo's passion for Juliet is unambiguously erotic. To Elizabethans sexual desire was not antithetical to romance; it was the essence of romance. In calling for the triumph of the sun over the moon, Romeo is hoping she will not remain a virgin much longer. Women who prolonged their virginity excessively were thought to suffer from "green-sickness," a malady which could only be cured by healthy lovemaking. Thus the entire opening to this scene is devoted to Romeo's fevered desire that she will make love with him. Despite his passion, he is shy enough, and polite enough, not to simply burst in upon her. It is the tension between his overwhelming desire and his reticence that shows how much he truly loves her.
The comparison of a woman's eyes to bright stars was a commonplace, but Shakespeare makes it new by elaborating it in a dazzling series of lines dwelling on the luminosity of Juliet's beauty. In what way does he say her eyes are brighter than stars? Note the physically intimate image of ll. 24-25. Any poet could call his lady angelic; Shakespeare composes a mini-poem on the theme in ll. 26-32. Pay particular attention to the note on l. 33, which is consistently misinterpreted and even misquoted by people unfamiliar with Elizabethan usage. Note that it is Juliet who is thinking through the consequences of their love more systematically and practically than is Romeo. Does this make her less romantic than he? Explain your answer. Note that it is a series of coincidences which moves this affair along so quickly without Juliet being portrayed as shameless. How does Juliet's speech at ll. 58-60 reveal both her love and her fear? Note that she almost immediately speaks of the death that threatens him. From the beginning their discourse is threaded with allusions to death. When he says he is in more danger of being slain by her eye, he is using conventional courtly language which goes back centuries. In l. 82 "pilot" is used in the original sense of one who expertly guides a ship through hazardous waters.

Homer Simpson wit

18 EXAMPLES OF THE WIT AND THE WISDOM OF HOMER J. SIMPSON
1. "Now son, you don't want to drink beer. That's for Daddys,and kids with fake IDs."
2. "Marge, it takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen."
3. "You couldn't fool your mother on the foolingest day of your life if you had an electrified fooling machine."
4. "Marge, don't discourage the boy Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals.....except for the weasel."
5. "If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers."
6. "To alcohol The cause of - and solution to - all of life's problems"
7. "I saw this in a movie about a bus that had to speed around a city, keeping its speed over 50, and if its speed changed, it would explode I think it was called, 'The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down.'"
8. "I want to share something with you - the three sentences that will get you through life. Number one, 'cover for me.' Number two, 'oh, good idea, boss.' Number three, 'it was like that when I got here.'"
9. "Marge, you're as pretty as Princess Leia and as smart as Yoda."
10. "Step aside everyone Sensitive love letters are my specialty: 'Dear Baby, Welcome to Dumpsville. Population: you.'"
11. "Don't let Krusty's death get you down, boy. People die all the time. Just like that. Why, you could wake up dead tomorrow. Well, good night."
12. "Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get."
13. "Lisa, if the Bible has taught us nothing else - and it hasn't-it's that girls should stick to girls' sports, such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing and such and such."
14. "Lisa, if you don't like your job you don't strike. You just go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way."

setting a mood

Setting and Mood"Setting refers to the environment, the physical place and time, in which the story takes place. Character and Psychology"The characters are the people that are in the story. Character, characterization A character is a person presented in a dramatic or narrative work, and characterization is the process by which a writer makes that character seem real to the reader. A hero or heroine, often called the protagonist, is the central character who engages the reader’s interest and empathy. The antagonist is the character, force, or collection of forces that stands directly opposed to the protagonist and gives rise to the conflict of the story. A static character does not change throughout the work, and the reader’s knowledge of that character does not grow, whereas a dynamic character undergoes some kind of change because of the action in the plot. A flat character embodies one or two qualities, ideas, or traits that can be readily described in a brief summary. They are not psychologically complex characters and therefore are readily accessible to readers. Some flat characters are recognized as stock characters; they embody stereotypes such as the "dumb blonde" or the "mean stepfather." They become types rather than individuals. Round characters are more complex than flat or stock characters, and often display the inconsistencies and internal conflicts found in most real people. They are more fully developed, and therefore are harder to summarize. Authors have two major methods of presenting characters: showing and telling. Showing allows the author to present a character talking and acting, and lets the reader infer what kind of person the character is. In telling, the author intervenes to describe and sometimes evaluate the character for the reader. Characters can be convincing whether they are presented by showing or by telling, as long as their actions are motivated. Motivated action by the characters occurs when the reader or audience is offered reasons for how the characters behave, what they say, and the decisions they make. Plausible action is action by a character in a story that seems reasonable, given the motivations presented" (Meyer). "In some works characters possess a psychological complexity resembling our own. Hamlet, for instance, is one of literature's most psychologically complex characters" (Jacobus 69). "Characterization is the method used by a writer to develop a character. The method includes (1) showing the character's appearance, (2) displaying the character's actions, (3) revealing the character's thoughts, (4) letting the character speak, and (5) getting the reactions of others" (Nellen Literary Terms).Plot and Narrative Structure"An author’s selection and arrangement of incidents in a story to shape the action and give the story a particular focus. Discussions of plot include not just what happens, but also how and why things happen the way they do. Stories that are written in a pyramidal pattern divide the plot into three essential parts. The first part is the rising action, in which complication creates some sort of conflict for the protagonist. The second part is the climax, the moment of greatest emotional tension in a narrative, usually marking a turning point in the plot at which the rising action reverses to become the falling action. The third part, the falling action (or resolution) is characterized by diminishing tensions and the resolution of the plot’s conflicts and complications" (Meyer).Irony and Tone"Some stories are meant to be ironic: they say one thing, but mean another. You recognize irony by observing the language in which the story is told. In a few cases, you may not be able to tell whether the writer is being sincere or ironic. [...] The tone of a story may reveal an author's attitude toward characters or the values. The tone of these stories suggests sympathy for the characters. In some stories the tone is judgmental; in others it is neutral" (Jacobus 69).

transition words

Addition:also, besides, furthermore, in addition, moreover, again
Consequence:accordingly, as a result, consequently, hence, otherwise,so then, therefore, thus, thereupon
Summarizing:after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, in any case, in any event, in brief, in conclusion, on the whole, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, in the long run, on balance, to sum up, to summarize, finally
Generalizing:as a rule, as usual, for the most part,generally, generally speaking, ordinarily, usually
Restatement:in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say,in short, in brief, to put it differently
Contrast and Comparison:contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise,on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather,similarly, yet, but, however, still, nevertheless, in contrast
Sequence:at first, first of all, to begin with, in the first place, at the same time,for now, for the time being, the next step, in time, in turn, later on,meanwhile, next, then, soon, the meantime, later, while, earlier,simultaneously, afterward, in conclusion
Diversion:by the way, incidentally
Illustration:for example, for instance, for one thing
Similarity:likewise, similar, moreover
Direction:here, there, over there, beyond, nearly, opposite, under, above,to the left, to the right, in the distance