05. In the introductory section of the lecture, the sociologist Norbert Elias wa
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05. In the introductory section of the lecture, the sociologist Norbert Elias was quoted as saying about proverbs: They often receive an unambiguous meaning only in and through the situation in which they are used. But in a specific situation, they are often strikingly apt. I want you to have a chance to explain what Elias means by this statement. Select any two proverbs from the list 1.Better to prevent than heal 2.All sunshine makes a desert. 3. No matter how long the night, the day is sure to come. and describe a situation where it was “strikingly apt” in your own life. Provide as much detail as you are comfortable sharing to explain your response.
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Prevention is better than cure is one of the age old proverbs that explains the need for preparation, anticipation and engagement. Another statement that supports this view is do well, hope for the best but prepare for the worst. A well beginning is half done is yet another proverb that supports this point of view. When we prepare well we gain confidence and the execution part becomes easy. Regretting later for not doing something will only add pain and loss but when one prepares well, do the task and yet fails, they would learn from it. This suits all walks of life from planning the family budget to planning the war on a country because prevention needs meticulous planning and flawless execution. We can’t avoid certain natural calamities but we can still prepare if a flood, earth quake or even Tsunami affect people. I always leave things till the end such as preparing for the exams at the last minute and working on the assignments at the last minute this missing some of the deadlines.
No matter how long the night lasts, the day is sure to come speaks about the positive attitude one needs to have. People who have negative attitude looks for the failure in everything but people with positive attitude persevere and wait for better things to come. People easily give-up when they face failures but only those who are optimistic fight the night and see the light the next day. All the soldiers who march in the battlefield go for war in the hope of coming back. So, life may bring lots of problems, failures thus making it like it’s all over but those who are positive would dare to say, no, it’s not yet over until I say it’s over. It’s all about hoping against the hope and laughing at the face of failure. I used to give up easily by saying it's all over and I don't even try it back but I think I shouldn't give up but fight till I get it.
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