"I should reflect here today on the mysterious link between words and peace, .
and in general on the mysterious power of words in human history.".
(WW, p.1).
Nobody still knows what that mysterious power of words consists of but it is a fact that it can change so many things.
Let us see how Socrates responds to other people when they accuse him in corrupting the young people and not believing in gods but rather in spiritual things.
Promising to tell the truth and only the truth, Socrates is extremely confidential when he speaks before the jurors even though he figures out that it would be very difficult to defend himself at that point.
"I should like to be successful in my defence; but I think it will be difficult, .
and I am quite aware of the nature of my task. However, let that turn out.
as God wills; I must obey the law and make my defence.".
(A, p.40).
Havel would call words a means of human communication which later on is identified as the miracle of human communication. Just like Socrates, Havel emphasizes on the fact that we human beings are aware of the existence of mystery in words.
"Thanks to the miracle of speech, we know probably better .
that we actually know very little, in other words we are conscious of the .
existence of mystery.".
(WW, p.2).
In Apology the main argument for not giving up from your idea whatsoever shows us the importance of being what you are. Socrates comes up with this statement: "I would rather be as I was. Neither wise .nor ignorant - (A. p.43). He states his position and he does not want to change it.
His words inspired others to follow him, and, although he never claimed to be a teacher, taught others indirectly. ... What kind of wisdom? Human wisdom, perhaps. ... This was his wisdom: the self-acquisition of wisdom, the highest virtue. ... The teachings are not wisdom itself but rather the path towards wisdom. ...
In his words "Who wait for a death that never comes, though they would rather dig for it than gold" (verse 3:22). ... Bildad however, gives references in his speech to ancient wisdom. ... However, Job rejects the wisdom of his friends and according to him wisdom belongs to God as he mentions in verse 12:10 "Wisdom", they say, "belong to elders, length of years makes a man perspicacious"; "He (God) has wisdom and power, He has counsel and insight". ... In chapter, "A meditation on wisdom" the definition of wisdom was described very eloquently. Jobs friends represented standard ancient wisdom an...
The solace soon perishes to the arrow of speculation, but the wisdom endures. ... His connection with the waters, the words, and the whispers of the waves. captivate him. ... Under the rocks are words, and some of the words are theirs. ... Finally, the words beneath these rocks reflect the deeper message within this river of intuition; the wisdom that blooms from the depths of adversity. ... He showcases his gained wisdom so that others can learn, mature, and evolve themselves into, "artists of life." ...
THE GODDESS ATHENA THE BIRTH OF ATHENA Athena was born from a mortal woman named Metis, (meaning wisdom) and fathered by Zeus, king of the gods. ... And this is the birth of Athena, goddess of war and wisdom. ... Arachne did not heed the words of the old and brushed her off. ... Goddess of the People The goddess Athen had basic gifts, her powers, her wisdom, and the masculinity of her virgin nature. ... Other than being the goddess of war and wisdom. ...
For so many people in desperate situations -- seeking peace, strength, and wisdom -- those simple words have seen them through the darkest hours. ... The words "serenity" and "accept." ... "The wisdom to know the difference." ... "The wisdom to know the difference." How do we get that wisdom? ...
The Words of Confucius and Jesus When in the course of pursuing wisdom, one often seeks the words of wise people before them. ... Some would say that their words and thoughts were not all that different. However, throughout the course of this review of words the reader will hopefully discover how different these men thought. ...
In Chinua Achebe's short story "Dead Men's Path", Michael Obi is the ignorant headmaster who fails to open himself to the knowledge and wisdom offered by the priest of Ani. ... The priest of Ani's demeanor and choice of words suggests that he is a calm, open-minded and wise person. ... But most important, it is the path of children coming in to be born -, shows his wisdom. Such wisdom is further expressed in the priest's parting words "I have no more words to say" to a narrow-minded and imprudent headmaster. ... Open- mindedness allows for breadth of knowl...
By questioning their virtues and their respective wisdom Socrates was able to show many citizens of Athens, what wisdom was really about, what virtues are important and essentially what leading a good life was like. ... Socrates effectively shares his virtues for wisdom with us through the apology. ... Socrates: that I have been convinced for the lack of words to persuade you, had I thought it right to do and say anything to be acquitted. ... It is true I have been convicted for a lack; not a lack of words, but lack of bold shamelessness, unwillingness to say the words you would find it ...
