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Anand Bose Monsoon Magic

Sprache und Literatur
Englisch
3267 Wörter
Ab 12 Jahren
64
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This collection of Aphorisms are the outcome of the reading of many texts on spirituality, literature, culture, and philosophy. The author through these sayings tries to ponder on the meaning of life, the very essence of being in existence. These pieces are motivational and epitomize a high vein of optimism. This rendition of philosophy tries to uncover the meaning of being, the meaning of God, and the meaning of life and existence. [mehr]

Stichwörter: Maxims, Sayings, Aphorisms, Literature, Philosophy, Apothegms, Culture, Motivational, Optismistic

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Santosh Jha Do You Ask It Right

Psychologie
Englisch
21195 Wörter
Ab 16 Jahren
76
1

Be witness to; imbibe, entirely novel idea of you, life-living, success; especially; dimension of life called love. You [mehr]

Stichwörter: Love, Information, Reality, Blissfulness, Consciousness, Post-Covid Life, Success

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By Voltaire Candide

Satire
Englisch
36643 Wörter
Ab 16 Jahren
222
2

Candide is a French satire by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. It begins with a young man, Candide, who is living a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise and being indoctrinated with Leibnizian optimism (or simply Optimism) by his mentor, Pangloss. The work describes the abrupt cessation of this lifestyle, followed by Candide's slow, painful disillusionment as he witnesses and experiences great hardships in the world. Voltaire concludes with Candide, if not rejecting optimism outright, advocating a deeply practical precept, "we must cultivate our garden", in lieu of the Leibnizian mantra of Pangloss, "all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds". Candide is characterized by its sarcastic tone, as well as by its erratic, fantastical and fast-moving plot. A picaresque novel it parodies many adventure and romance clichés, the struggles of which are caricatured in a tone that is mordantly matter-of-fact. Still, the events discussed are often based on historical happenings, such as the Seven Years' War and the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. As philosophers of Voltaire's day contended with the problem of evil, so too does Candide in this short novel, albeit more directly and humorously. Voltaire ridicules religion, theologians, governments, armies, philosophies, and philosophers through allegory; most conspicuously, he assaults Leibniz and his optimism. As expected by Voltaire, Candide has enjoyed both great success and great scandal. Immediately after its secretive publication, the book was widely banned because it contained religious blasphemy, political sedition and intellectual hostility hidden under a thin veil of naïveté. However, with its sharp wit and insightful portrayal of the human condition, the novel has since inspired many later authors and artists to mimic and adapt it. Today, Candide is recognized as Voltaire's magnum opus and is often listed as part of the Western canon; it is arguably taught more than any other work of French literature. It was listed as one of The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written. [mehr]

Stichwörter: candide, voltaire, satire, dark homur, black comedy, classic literature, french literature, philosophical fiction

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Daniel Coenn F. Scott Fitzgerald

His Words

Biografie/Autobiografie
Englisch
6912 Wörter
Ab 14 Jahren
231
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This book is a collection of 186 fundamental quotes and aphorisms of F. Scott Fitzgerald: “Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy.” “You don't write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say.” “Action is character.” “Forgotten is forgiven.” “There are no second acts in American lives.” “Optimism is the content of small men in high places.” “First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.” “The two basic stories of all times are Cinderella and Jack the Giant Killer — the charm of women and the courage of men.” [mehr]

Stichwörter: F. Scott Fitzgerald, quotes

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Sir Ernest Shackleton South! (Illustrated)

Abenteuer
Englisch
147260 Wörter
Ab 10 Jahren
173
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In 1914, as Europe braces for an unfathomably deadly war, explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton sets sail for Antarctica to do the impossible: traverse the continent. He has a ship (the aptly named Endurance), a head brimming with optimism, and 28 men willing to follow him on an expedition across some of the most treacherous terrain on the planet. But Shackleton’s optimism doesn’t last long. Despite his experience in the Antarctic, disaster strikes early on when the Endurance is trapped in packed ice and slowly crushed, forcing Shackleton and his men off the ship and stranding them in a sea of ice. South is the legendary story of Shackleton and his crew’s struggle to survive the elements and return home alive. Written by Shackleton, South is a truly astonishing story of human fortitude. It is the story of a voyage that lasts nearly three years—a firsthand account of hurricane-force winds, subzero temperatures, glaciers, icebergs, freezing water, starvation, and lethal, terrifying storms. It is a tale unlike any to come before or since. Shackleton’s record of his journey made him famous around the world and transformed him into a symbol of achievement and hope in an age of darkness and war. [mehr]

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Mrs. Humphry Ward The Case Of Richard Meynell Part 2

Recht
Englisch
79411 Wörter
Ab 18 Jahren
2
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"So I See Your Name This Morning, Stephen, On Their List." Henry Barron Held Up A Page Of The _Times_ And Pointed To Its First Column. "I Sent It In Some Time Ago." "And Pray What Does Your Parish Think Of It?" "They Won'T Support Me." "Thank God!" Barron Rose Majestically To His Feet, And From The Rug Surveyed His Thin, Fair-Haired Son. Stephen Had Just Ridden Over From His Own Tiny Vicarage, Twelve Miles Away, To Settle Some Business Connected With A Family Legacy With His Father. Since The Outbreak Of The Reform Movement There Had Been Frequent Disputes Between The Father And Son, If Aggressive Attack On The One Side And Silent Endurance On The Other Make A Dispute. Barron Scorned His Eldest Son, As A Faddist And A Dreamer; While Stephen Could Never Remember The Time When His Father Had Not Seemed To Him The Living Embodiment Of Prejudice, Obstinacy, And Caprice. He Had Always Reckoned It Indeed The Crowning Proof Of Meynell'S Unworldly Optimism That, At The Moment Of His Father'S Accession To The White House Estate, There Should Have Been A Passing Friendship Between Him And The Rector. Yet Whenever Thoughts Of This Kind Presented Themselves Explicitly To Stephen He Tried To Suppress Them. His Life, Often, Was A Constant Struggle Between A Genuine And Irrepressible Dislike Of His Father And A Sore Sense That No Christian Priest Could Permit Himself Such A Feeling. [mehr]

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Sayon Mandal The Power of Positive Thinking

A Practical Guide to Transforming Your Mindset and Achieving Success

Gesundheit
Englisch
10500 Wörter
Ab 10 Jahren
30
0

In today's fast-paced and often challenging world, cultivating a positive mindset has become more important than ever. It is a mindset that can transform lives, elevate our well-being, and unlock our true potential. "The Power of Positive Thinking: A Practical Guide to Transforming Your Mindset and Achieving Success" offers a comprehensive roadmap for embracing the power of positivity and creating a life of abundance and fulfilment. In this empowering eBook, readers will embark on a transformative journey guided by the principles of positive thinking. They will learn to understand the profound impact of their thoughts on their emotions, actions, and overall well-being. With practical techniques and insightful guidance, readers will discover how to shift their mindset, nurture resilience, and overcome challenges with unwavering optimism. "The Power of Positive Thinking" goes beyond theory, providing actionable steps to integrate positivity into daily life. It explores the importance of creating a positive environment, cultivating positive relationships, and prioritizing self-care. Readers will learn how to harness the power of visualization, gratitude, and mindfulness to manifest their goals and aspirations. [mehr]

Stichwörter: Positive, The Power of Positive Thinking, sayon mandal, sayon, mandal

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Margaret Pedler The Moon Out Of Reach

Design
Englisch
87261 Wörter
Ab 18 Jahren
2
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She Was Kneeling On The Hearthrug, Grasping The Poker Firmly In One Hand. Now And Again She Gave The Fire A Truculent Prod With It As Though To Emphasise Her Remarks. "'Ask And Ye Shall Receive'! . . . '_Tout Vient A Point A Celui Qui Sait Attendre_'! Where On Earth Is There Any Foundation For Such Optimism, I'D Like To Know?" A Sleek Brown Head Bent Determinedly Above Some Sewing Lifted Itself, And A Pair Of Amused Eyes Rested On The Speaker. "Really, Nan, You Mustn'T Confound French Proverbs With Quotations From The Scriptures. They'Re Not At All The Same Thing." "Those Two Run On Parallel Lines, Anyway. When I Was A Kiddie I Used To Pray--I'Ve Prayed For Hours, And It Wasn'T Through Any Lack Of Faith That My Prayers Weren'T Answered. On The Contrary, I Was Enormously Astonished To Find How Entirely The Almighty Had Overlooked My Request For A White Pony Like The One At The Circus." "Well, Then, My Dear, Try To Solace Yourself With The Fact That 'Everything Comes At Last To Him Who Knows How To Wait.'" "But It Doesn'T!" Penelope Craig Reflected A Moment. "Do You--Know--How To Wait?" She Demanded, With A Significant Little Accent On The Word "Know." "I'Ve Waited In Vain. No White Pony Has Ever Come, And If It Trotted In Now--Why, I Don'T Want One Any Longer. I Tell You, Penny"--Tapping An Emphatic Forefinger On The Other'S Knee--"You Never Get Your Wishes Until You'Ve Out-Grown Them." "You'Ve Reached The Mature Age Of Three-And-Twenty"--Drily. "It'S A Trifle Early To Be So Definite." "Not A Bit! I Want My Wishes _Now_, While I'M Young And Can Enjoy Them--Lots Of Money, And Amusement, And Happiness! They'Ll Be No Good To Me When I'M Seventy Or So!" "Even At Seventy," Remarked Penelope Sagely, "Wealth Is Better Than Poverty--Much. And I Can Imagine Amusement And Happiness Being Quite Desirable Even At Three Score Years And Ten." [mehr]

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Florencia C. Miller & Henry T. Miller When My Father and My Mother Forsake Me

Crossroad to the Cross

Biografie/Autobiografie
Englisch
2 Wörter
Keine Altersempfehlung
463
4

'Encia, a tiny mistreated orphan, marches away from Balatunong at age five. Six months and over fifty miles later she looks longingly at the happy children and workers about the mansion where Lydia lives and manages her plantation, and says to herself, "I would like to live there." Lydia, still unmarried, often prayed that she might care for her dead beloved Florencia's child, whom she had only heard might be, opens her heart and home to 'Encia. Under the hand of the Ultimate Survivor 'Encia fulfills a prediction that she will marry a foreigner an travel to other lands, there to personally meet her Divine Father whom she so longs to know. The Cagayan River Valley of Luzon, Philippines is the setting for a true story of divine superintendence over a life of directed wandering during peace, WW2, and international travel. She places her budding faith in the Unknown God, whom she determines to know, and 'Encia unwittingly receives the guidance and direction she needs, thus fulfilling in these times God's promise in Psalm 27:10, "When my father and my mother forsake me, the Lord will take me up." This modern autodrama with simple reality, speaks healing words of hidden wisdom for the seeker, hope for the hopeless, encouraging strength for the wavering, a vision of destiny for the wanderer, and balm for the abused. Cheerful optimism and sometimes humorous episodes charm and intrigue the reader. Florencia C. Miller and Henry T. Miller, Jr. live in Webster, NY. They manage ELDRA Publications, and their affairs of family, church, and home. Henry is a retired BSEE, techincal writer, and do-it-all craftsman while Florencia manages their social affairs and their home. Full credit: 'Encia, now Flo, and Henry give full credit to their superintending Lord and to Alsa G. Zavala, ghostwriter, for publication of this book. [mehr]

Stichwörter: Philippines, Lydia, Cagayan Valley, Isabela, 'Encia, Florencia, Manila

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L. Frank Baum The Master Key - An Electrical Fairy Tale

An Electrical Fairy Tale

Märchen
Englisch
34697 Wörter
Keine Altersempfehlung
378
2

The Master Key: An Electrical Fairy Tale, Founded Upon the Mysteries of Electricity and the Optimism of Its Devotees is a novel by L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The protagonist is a boy named Rob Joslyn. His age is not specified. Baum dedicated the book "To My Son, Robert Stanton Baum," who was born in 1886 and would thus have been about fifteen at the time it was published. Rob is an electrical experimenter whose father encourages him and sees that he "never lacked batteries, motors or supplies of any sort." A "network of wires soon ran throughout the house". He loses track of the elaborately interconnected wires, and trying to get a cardboard house to light up, he "experimented in a rather haphazard fashion, connecting this and that wire blindly and by guesswork, in the hope that he would strike the right combination." There is a bright flash, and a being who calls himself the Demon of Electricity appears. He tells Rob that he has accidentally "touched the Master Key of Electricity" and is entitled to "to demand from me three gifts each week for three successive weeks." Rob protests that he does not know what to ask for, and the Demon agrees to select the gifts himself. Over the next two weeks, Rob experiences adventures exploring the use of the Demon's gifts, but eventually concludes that neither he nor the world is ready for them. On the third week, Rob rejects the Demon's gifts and tells him to bide his time until humankind knows how to use them. The Demon leaves. With a light heart, Rob concludes that he made the right decision. [mehr]

Stichwörter: the master key, an electrical fairy tale, modern fairy tale, l frank baum, fairy tale, technology and morality, oz

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