... For standing up for what he believed in, he became a martyr. Being able to hold firm on his beliefs is what made Socrates a hero. He had the courage to believe in something so unpopular that he died for it. The moon is down Is a little different that the first two stories. A proud unexpecting town in ... Poland is invaded and conquered. Adversity stares the whole town in the face and they don't back down. Instead they show great courage by escaping from town, or causing an avalanche, or even getting the British to drop dynamite to explode the train tracks to stop the coal mining. The who...

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... books, you see them on television. You can find them in schools, and just standing in a room. They have a high standard of personal ethics, courage, committed to a goal, inspire enthusiasm, and a desire to help others to succeed. Leaders know that their actions and attitudes are examples to the people that ... the responsibility of being a mentor to others and cultivate the leadership process. He must exhibit physical and moral courage to apply it daily. A good example of both physical and moral courage is Mrs. Rosa Parks who refused to sit in the back of the bus in Montgomery, Alabama i...

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Courage of Your Convictions How do you want to be remembered? Or for those of you who, like me, don't think that far ahead, how do you want to be known, ... are here for that very reason today, furthering your education by gaining knowledge and wisdom. You might be asking yourself exactly what I am talking about? I am talking about having the courage of your convictions. In other words, standing up for what you believe. What are your beliefs worth, to you? How important are the values no one knows you have? After ... reasoning for these beliefs? Nearly every instance of revolution or reform...

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... world with out things that make our everyday lives much easier. The things I would like to specifically talk about what black history means to me are courage, attitude, and responsibility. Blacks had a lot of courage back in then and they had to if they wanted any changes to go down or equal rights. As an example Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is ... a strong example of a man that showed a lot of courage. Martin went through sit INS at bus stations, libraries; anywhere there were white only signs in the window. He proved thought all the pain and suffering that was caused on ... him, he cho...

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... should speak up for themselves and not go by what the whites think is right. He gives people hopes and dreams to be something better in life by using their courage and fighting for their rights. Vernon even looses one of his very brave friends because he showed him loyalty and when his friend went to stick up for a black person ... him for that. I think it was one of the most important parts of the story to show that Vernon John did make a change in what people thought and gave them courage to fight for their rights. For me it was one of the parts that bothered me the most but it was al...

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... . Dr. King and his followers saw their families and friends were the victims of oppression and violence and they knew something had to be done. Martin Luther King had the courage to say this publicly and that is why some many followed him. Another piece in this letter, which really caught my attention, is when Dr. King describes many of the ... how people were treated not only in Birmingham, Alabama but also in many other southern states. Knowing all of these events took place and Martin Luther King Jr. had the courage and strength to endure all of the criticism he received allowed me to...

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... will decide who will lose or win. Each of these heroes possesses the same qualities in that of a soldier. In any fierce battle, Beowulf and the soldiers today fight with courage and bravery in order to keep their nation in great harmony. As a hero, they do not care about the welfare of their safety, because the safety of their people comes ... . as well as modern day soldiers have made great contributions that reflect the values of their society. In Beowulf's society, the people value spiritual leaders with great bravery, loyalty, and courage. One who is fearless to face any challenge th...

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... believe it" (132). Mencken's books are one of the most influential factors that made Richard Wright a successful writer. Richard learns that words could be used for weapons, and how much courage it took to use those weapons. "I read on and what amazed me was not what he said, but how on earth anybody had the ... courage to say it" (248). Right from the beginning, when Richard first sees the title of one of Mencken's books Prejudices, Richard did not fully accept the book. The word prejudice ... ...

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... did not believe in violence as a technique of achieving his goal of an independent India. He preached non-violent non-cooperation. Gandhi considered non-violent non-cooperation as requiring more courage and dedication then violence. By the word non-violence Gandhi did not mean mere ignorance of the injustices that came upon his people, he supported active no cooperation, organizing non ... ...

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... . He left behind an enduring legacy of peace and toleration that will influence future generations in this country and throughout the world. Martin Luther King Jr. lived his life with courage and love. His message of hope, peace, and tolerance sent a message to all people, for all time. He fought for freedom of the oppressed people in America, and he spoke ... ...

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... cited above played a very important role in American history. They are not acknowledged like other significant figures whom are not of the African-American race. They are all examples of courage, determination, and an inspiration for all Americans to remain free. As we sit on the verge of war and argue in rage over its justification, these four people just wanted ... ...

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... the president of the MIA (Montgomery Improvement Association) because his great abilities he had as a public speaker. The Montgomery bus boycott lasted for more than a year, representing a new strength and courage among blacks in the south. King's serious character and consistent demand appeal to Christian brotherhood and American optimism made a positive influence on whites outside the south. The MIA filed a lawsuit ... ...

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... be known world wide. However there is one characteristic that all heros must have. Whether its saving someone's life, leading a nonviolent movement, or striving to succeed, a hero must have the courage to accomplish a goal. Everyone has a hero, but not everyone knows that they possess a hero in themselves. ...

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... fight through racism and segregation that was very tough, but he died and his dream still lives on today. Martin Luther King Jr. means a lot to me. He represents love, courage, dignity, freedom, unity, and compassion. I also think that he represents the struggles that everyone has in their everyday life. King said "If a man has not discovered something he will die ... ...

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... desegregation of buses. It was intended to last for one day after Rosa Parks refused to obey the city's policy mandating segregation on buses. King became known for his personal courage (his house was bombed and he was convicted on charges of conspiring to interfere with the bus companies operations) and outstanding communication skills. In December 1956, the United States of ... ...

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... North Carolina and is a Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University, where she has been appointed to a lifetime position. Maya Angelou, with her soft spoken words and themes of courage and self-acceptance, is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. With her ability to break the bonds of race and class discrimination, Angelou has reached out ... ...

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... to men. There should be equality throughout the entire world. The courageous tactics of Steven Biko and Martin Luther King Jr. are some of the greatest in political history. The courage to face death is something I indefinitely respect. These two men left legacies that will never be forgotten. Hopefully, equality will be reached for all....

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... be righteous. A responsibility falls upon people who can speak out: they must speak out! When you look to the past and witness the dissenters of the law that had the courage and perseverance to undertake any task and bear any hardship. Even in the variety of circumstances described in the "Letter from Birmingham Jail- and "Civil Disobedience-, governments were ineffective in ... ...

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... and arrested because he expressed his thoughts. And those attacks didn't stop him from doing any more speeches and marches. A third heroic quality he showed was an enormous amount of courage by risking his life for others. A bomb even exploded in his house with his family inside, but that didn't stop him. Martin never showed that the attacks scared him in ... ...

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... , we"re not born to contend with men" (line 74). Being that Antigone is a woman, her decision is considered even more dignified and audacious. Not even men would have the courage to defy the King's ruling out of fear of punishment. Thus, a woman disobeying the King's decree is even more shocking. Creon is as equally determined to enforce his law, as ... ...

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... 1964. He was more then the appropriate man for the award. As His Holiness The Fourteenth Dalai Lama said, "When his people were crying out for freedom, he had the courage to lead them to it". On the voyage to freedom, it took the strong devotion of Dr. King to ensure that others were not harmed along the way. His Holiness ... ...

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... his house was bombed and everybody wanted violence but I am glad he achieved his goals and liberated his fellow man. For a memorable ending I will say I am touched by this man's courage and determination to get the challenges of the Civil Rights Movements accomplished. With this I say thanks to him and my quote " life's a blast if moves really fast try to keep ... ...

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... cited above played a very important role in American history. They are not acknowledged like other significant figures whom are not of the African-American race. They are all examples of courage, determination, and an inspiration for all Americans to remain free. As we sit on the verge of war and argue in rage over its justification, these four people just wanted ... ...

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