... be growing in manhood. With respect to sympathetic curiosity unbiased responsiveness, and openness of mind, we may say that the adult should be growing in childlikeness. One statement is as true as the other(24) Normal adults can continue to grow in this sense, i.e., to develop, reconstruct, and transform their interests and abilities. But although growth is always essential to ... since we think it wrong for him to do any action that causes a feeling of disgrace."(28) Thus the 'virtues' of minor children are virtues specific to minority - precursors to true virtues rather than virtues...

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... any circumstances. With time, the result of such qualities allows a relationship to be factual, blissful, emotionally stable, and have a unique bond. A friend "for a lifetime" provides respect, integrity, loyalty, and honesty in a relationship. Respect is a quality in which one views others in high regard. One shares respect in a friendship. To gain one's respect, one should show respect for others ... . Therefore, the people who express this quality rarely dwell on what one is doing. Loyalty plays a vital role in having a perfect relationship. A disloyal friend is no friend at all. The l...

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... any circumstances. With time, the result of such qualities allows a relationship to be factual, blissful, emotionally stable, and have a unique bond. A friend "for a lifetime" provides respect, integrity, loyalty, and honesty in a relationship. Respect is a quality in which one views others in high regard. One shares respect in a friendship. To gain one's respect, one should show respect for others ... . Therefore, the people who express this quality rarely dwell on what one is doing. Loyalty plays a vital role in having a perfect relationship. A disloyal friend is no friend at all. The l...

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... any circumstances. With time, the result of such qualities allows a relationship to be factual, blissful, emotionally stable, and have a unique bond. A friend "for a lifetime" provides respect, integrity, loyalty, and honesty in a relationship. Respect is a quality in which one views others in high regard. One shares respect in a friendship. To gain one's respect, one should show respect for others ... . Therefore, the people who express this quality rarely dwell on what one is doing. Loyalty plays a vital role in having a perfect relationship. A disloyal friend is no friend at all. The l...

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... ? The acronym LDRSHIP describes the values that the Army instills into its officers. The acronym stands for Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Loyalty is a feeling of commitment or allegiance that a person has toward his or her country. In the army loyalty is an important value because if an enlisted man did not care for his country he would ... have no motivation to serve. Loyalty also means that you will not betray your country in any way and you must always stay true to your country. Duty is an act or action that is required by position, ...

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... a hero because of his great accomplishments alone but also by the way he conducted himself in attaining those conquests. Beowulf exemplified the ideals of conduct a true hero should compose himself by. The most obvious pair of ideals were those of strength and wisdom. These are most apparent not only because they are obvious ... not engage themselves in the aid of Beowulf for it would be unfair to the adversary. He also gave all that he had to Wiglaf, his one true follower, in his dying moments. As cited by the aforementioned deeds, Beowulf was a man of great honor and dignity that could...

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... as respect, liberality, trustworthiness, earnestness and kindness. The listed qualities are in themselves very pure and honest. When Confucius names those traits as essential to obtain humaneness, he lets his true feelings shine through, and his pure, moral nature again reveals itself. Although humaneness deserves great attention in making society better, Confucius still viewed society as a corrupt place, with the only ... on government. As Confucius explained, "the ruler should employ the ministers according to ritual; the ministers should serve the ruler with loyalty" (48). Confucius ...

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... In Beowulf the classic epic, Beowulf, the hero of the epic, and other major characters reflect heroic ideals and beliefs of courage, generosity, unquestioning loyalty and devotion. Courage is most evident throughout Beowulf Beowulf does not back down from any challenge that stands in his way whether it be Grendel, ... steals from the dragon, and the dragon itself that hoards all its treasures show such selfishness and lack of generosity. Beowulf's men show unquestioning loyalty as they submit their lives to their lord. The night of Beowulf's fight with Grendel, the men are told by Beowul...

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... virtues are those to be possessed or to be acquired by a negotiator. The qualities of an ideal diplomat according to Calllieres are: truth, accuracy, calm, patience, good temper, modesty, and loyalty. However these qualities are probably the best ones Niocolson criticizes each of them and gives positive and negative sides of those qualities. Truthfulness, as the first quality, means that a diplomat ... should avoid "the suggestion of the false or the suppression of the true" (p. 58). He should not leave any incorrect impressions. Even if he does leave incorrect impressions and finds out...

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... chivalry derive from the Christian concept of morality, and the proponents of chivalry seek to promote spiritual ideals in a spiritually fallen world."1 This is true as the reader sees the world in which he inhabits is fully of abandoned virtues and self-proclaimed moralities. During his trials, including, temptation at ... meant to test his ability to suppress all other desires and emerge as a Christian hero. This holds true in many instances where Sir Gawain is torn between his loyalty to God and his loyalty to Arthur's court. This tale is clearly an excellent example of an initiation s...

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Virtue Speaks Louder than Words Responsibility, courage, compassion, loyalty, honesty, persistence, and self-discipline; every person should recognize these traits as essentials of good character. For any one man ... and statesmanship are noteworthy, but all of his achievements were undoubtedly a result of his exceptional underlying moral strength. One of Franklin's most admirable qualities was his loyalty to community. Whenever he recognized a need for community improvement he took steps to find and implement solutions. In one case, he was disturbed by the unavailability ... only reward was...

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... on to developing an inferiority complex. STAGE V (12-18 years aprox) Adolescence CONFLICT - Identity v.'s Role confusion IMPORTANT EVENT/INFUENCE - Peer relationships/Role models. PSYCHOSOCIAL VIRTUES - Fidelity, Loyalty. At this stage, adolescents need to find an identity that they can carry on to adulthood. Adolescents need to find out who they are as an individual. Erikson says the ... this stage is passed successfully you have found your identity, can accept society and your friends with all their faults, you will have the virtue of (Fidelity) which means (Loyalty). MALADAPTATIONS A...

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... code and prove how Gawain , in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", is both a laudation and a condemnation of the chivalric code. The code of chivalry is a collaboration of virtues including loyalty, honesty, courteousness, obedience, chastity, prowress, courageosness, valor, and truthfulness. When a Medieval man becomes a knight, he vows to follow the code of chivalry. This code evolved from the values of the ... 's court when the embarrassed king attempts to participate in the Green Knight's game, a game in which the king had no place to play. He obeys his knightly code of honor, loyalty...

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... 's and 1100's began to develop a tradition of values and personal conduct. This code came to be known as Bushido, it consists of integrity, endurance, thriftiness, courage, politeness, sincerity, and especially loyalty to a ruler. Only by practicing these virtues, a Samurai would maintain his honor. They took bushido very seriously and if they defied any rules of bushido they forfeit their honor and ... of thought words cannot describe. Samurai used this as a tool to drive out fear, unsteadiness and mistakes. Shintoism, another Japanese teaching, gives Bushido its loyalty and patriotism....

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... being able to decipher the truth from fiction is an important asset to have in life. This can be applied in real life situations such as: finding out that one's true friends are right in front of them, realizing who is one's soul mate, and knowing what really makes someone happy. Being honest with oneself in all aspects of life is ... someone can always be clear and aware of a situation, not mislead or naive, they will have the knowledge to properly approach the problem, instead of causing more stress and anxiety. Loyalty Listening to a friend when they're down, having someone's back wh...

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... this is his relationship with the King. Polonius was King Hamlet's loyal servant, well liked and trusted by King Hamlet and Prince Hamlet. But his loyalty to King and Prince Hamlet is partial. Polonius declares his loyalty to Claudius, the new King in the following speech, "I assure my good liege, I hold my duty as I hold my soul, both to God and to ... two-faced, betraying nature. Polonius sends Laertes off to France with a few words of wisdom in Act I Scene iii, lines 59-81. "This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be fa...

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What does friendship mean? Friendship is usually surrounded by positive words like loyalty, forever, and comfort. These are generally the most common elements people think of in any exploration of friendship. Friendship can certainly contain these attributes, ... if we are to properly estimate the value it holds for us as human beings. We have to be careful not to over-emphasize the idea that only true friendships are forever. For example, in elementary school, there were many of us hanging out, running, and playing with our little friends. We believed that our ... the authenticity of the frie...

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... the soul, choices, and describes justice as the ultimate "form" of man and the ideals he should strive for. Whether or not Socrates defines the "true" meaning of justice is disputable. Nevertheless, Plato's Republic has come to be known as a great philosophical masterpiece. Several characters in the book give what they ... to do only with relationships of the world, but also an all-inclusive virtue that can give a man ability to build himself up and reach true happiness. Uncertain if they can ever arrive at an acceptable definition of justice any other way, Socrates proposes they constr...

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... friend will be there. Most people walk in and out of your life, but friends leave footprints on your heart. Three of the most important quSaraties in a friendship are loyalty/trust, honesty and love. Without these three things, a friendship won't hold on strong and last, and a friendship that doesn't last, was never really a friendship to begin ... are about the only people who I can really tell things to. Most of the time, I don't even have to tell them anything, because they are so true, and so close to me, that they just know what is going on and what is wrong or what is right. It is...

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... strength and unwavering ethics, always overcame insurmountable odds to defeat their enemy, an unbeatable opponent. The three high virtues of a hero for the Anglo-Saxons were strength, courage, and loyalty, but today people do not slay their adversary with swords and shields. Those types of supernatural creatures no longer haunt us. Today the most heroic characteristics in a person are ... selflessness, perseverance, and gallantry. A true 20th century hero is Charles Lindbergh for having the persistence, adventurous courage, and altruism to attempt something never before thought possible....

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... and family during anything that goes on emotionally or physically. She is an amazing friend that has and will always keep her word and sided with me on everything. Her loyalty gave her a lot of amazing friendships that could last her a life time and one of them is with me. For example, in high school, something embarrassing happened to one of ... and going around talking about it, she got up and helped her and then never spoke of it again. That is one of the reasons to why she is such a true friend. Another reason why Trisha had such a good reputation was that of how reliable she always...

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... , Beowulf proves to be powerful, loyal, and courageous. He set a noble example for all human beings relaying the necessity of brotherhood and selflessness. Beowulf exemplifies his heroism through his devout loyalty to his lord Higlac. In the beginning of the story, Beowulf hears of the nights of terror caused by Grendel. "In his far-off home, Beowulf, Higlac's follower, and the ... battle, pressed in Grendel's fierce grip. Let me live in greatness and courage, or here in this hall welcome my death!" This courageous and dauntless outlook purported his ascendancy as a true hero. The hero, ...

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... quoted by Hsun Tzu, A man is born with "feelings of envy and hate, and if he indulges these, they will lead him into violence and crime, and all sense of loyalty and good faith will disappear..." (Hsun, 157)And that a "...man is born with the desires of the eyes and ears, with a fondness for beautiful sights and sounds. If he indulges ... these, they will lead him into license and wantonness, and all rituals and correct forms will be lost."(Hsun, 157) The state made by Hsun Tzu above best exemplify the true form of human nature. I totally agree with Hsun Tzu on this matter. In my opinio...

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... put in his whole strength, Who in the service of his prince will Lay down his life Who in intercourse with friend is True to his word. Society, according to Confucius, was held together by personal ties of loyalty and obedience. Five links were stressed: three family links (father and son, elder brother and younger brother, husband and wife), one political link ... ...

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... a society. He further asserts that a solid educational background allows people to gain ethical character. Notwithstanding the submission of the people, he added that in order to gain the respect, the loyalty, the trust, the faithfulness, and to fortitude the virtues of propriety; a ruler has to possess authority and control. In simple terms, one is to lead by example. He should be ... the incompetent with patience, abide with the virtues of proprieties, and lead with fairness. If one is to cultivate the characteristics of good nature, correctness, and morality; he, therefore, is a true...

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