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Part 1<\/p>\n
Virtue is like precious odors most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed (Singh, 11).<\/p>\n
This means that some people\u2019s characters are shaped after they go through hardships or punishments.<\/p>\n
Is there a possibility when an individual may not change after they undergo hardships and punishments?<\/p>\n
This is an aspect that portrays the uniqueness of all human beings. <\/p>\n
The different behaviors that emerge after the change depict the commonness of all human beings. <\/p>\n
Human beings will react to pain, either positively or negatively.<\/p>\n
Beauty without virtue is like a rose without scent.<\/p>\n
This means that beauty goes hand in hand with virtue.<\/p>\n
The beauty of a human being lies in their moral excellence.<\/p>\n
Human beings have different behaviors.<\/p>\n
These behaviors have different degrees of morality. <\/p>\n
Moral behaviors vary from one individual to another.<\/p>\n
Virtue is a scent it attracts individuals and helps them realize the beauty in another individual.<\/p>\n
The degree of beauty varies from one individual to another and so does the scent of a rose.<\/p>\n
There are behaviors that are universally immoral.<\/p>\n
Virtue is an angel, but she is a blind one, and must ask Knowledge to show her the pathway that leads to her goal.<\/p>\n
This means that one requires knowledge to know the correct moral paths. <\/p>\n
What knowledge does one need to gain moral excellence?<\/p>\n
Virtue and knowledge work hand in hand.<\/p>\n
An individual cannot discover moral excellence if they lack knowledge.<\/p>\n
Moral excellence is the goal of various individuals.<\/p>\n
Each individual has different aspects that lead to their goal.<\/p>\n
Everyone yearns for success and not failure.<\/p>\n
Virtue has never been as respectable as money.<\/p>\n
This creates the notion that people value money more than moral excellence.<\/p>\n
Money will help one gain moral excellence.<\/p>\n
Virtue may not be a reliable source of money.<\/p>\n
There are some who adore an individual\u2019s behavior more than their money.<\/p>\n
Money may not enhance moral excellence in the lives of some individuals.<\/p>\n
Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow (Taylor, 47).<\/p>\n
This means that when an individual acquires moral excellence, they gain glory.<\/p>\n
Some individual may not honor moral excellence because they do not have the ability to reach that goal.<\/p>\n
Shadows come in various sizes; the amount of glory one gets may also depend on the view of the people. <\/p>\n
Everyone receives some glory for their behavior.<\/p>\n
Part 2<\/p>\n
Should an individual work hard to be excellent even though such work will not eliminate suffering, disease, poverty, injustice or death?<\/p>\n
Pro- Hard work pays- there is always a degree of satisfaction when an individual maximizes their potential.<\/p>\n
Pro- Everyone goes through some degree of suffering so we should all work hard. <\/p>\n
Con a. The satisfaction may not match the effort. <\/p>\n
Con b. The degree of suffering varies. <\/p>\n
Should a person be concerned about keeping their integrity when others do not?<\/p>\n
Pro- integrity leads to moral excellence<\/p>\n
Pro- people have various goals so everyone should concentrate on their future aspirations. <\/p>\n
Cons a. If other people do not value moral excellence, then it will not help.<\/p>\n
Cons b. ones goals may not be beneficial if the societal norms do not approve them. <\/p>\n
References<\/p>\n
Singh, M P. Quote, Unquote: A Handbook of Famous Quotations. New Delhi: Lotus Press, 2006. <\/p>\n
Print. Page 11.<\/p>\n
Taylor, Suzanne G. Quotes on Hope and Virtue. Layton, UT: Gibbs Smith, 2009. Internet <\/p>\n
resource. Page 47.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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