Quite clearly, the early Renaissance humanist fascination with the classics was reflected in the educational values and goals of that time. ... Ultimately, the main goal of a Renaissance education became to attain wisdom, virtue and morality. ... On the whole, a Renaissance education achieved its goal to develop the mind, body, and character of the pupil to produce the ideal Renaissance man....
Although the major powers had attended the congress of Vienna with their very different nationalistic aims and ambitions they were successful in their common goals namely achieving peace in Europe and ensuring an economic growth period. ...
Overall, although there are indications that economic policies and measures are shifting in the right direction, efforts must be sustained in order to safeguard the progress achieved and to keep the global economy on a sustainable growth path going forward. ... From the onset, the goal has been to provide insight and stimulate discussion among all stakeholders about the best strategies and policies to help countries to overcome the obstacles to improved competitiveness. ...
