If we look back into our history books, the only people who ever made it in happened to have an unique story weaved by their own hands. They stated what they wanted, acted upon their mere ideas and made their listeners sit in query wondering what should be done, or if it was factual or if they should find out on their own. Explorers who took the unknown sail were questioned, however they later had landmarks named after them and will never be forgotten. Athletes put forth strenuous workouts, follow through with nutrition plans and are stuck to a very tight schedule. We may question why but the real question is why do we question it is what has attached us to them and grown our curiousity. Our countries leaders have never had full support, but they are leading millions and most have still come out with at least some positive feedback. Our previous presidents and countries have had to cope with the publics lack of respect and support and have yet achieved greatness. It is the same for any singers, actors, writers. They have achieved greatness and through this process have been thoroughly misunderstood by thousands. If it weren't for creative actions these figures would no longer be remembered, it was in their distitution that has escorted them down the path of true greatness.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
To be Great is to be misunderstood- Self reliance.
To be great, marks you in history for a well deserved job finished at a top notch level. The only people who have ever meant anything are those who are the hardest to be comprehended. Emmerson once said, " to be great is to be misunderstood. This statement is why there is such a distinction between people, classes, races and religion. So many people disagree with one another but those who are actually, have put forth an extreme effort to become someone. and have been questioned along the way. They were different, they did not fill any normalities and strived to create a very original story. Each one of us clearly has individual thoughts and understands each scenario differently. Every time we do one thing at least one person will disagree or not grasp why we have done something in such a manner. The only way to obtain a true personality is to not fit into the norm and discover who we are through experiences , nature, actions and living to our beat of our drum.
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Jo,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I really admire the way you explore Emerson's possible meaning at such length (and with such insight!). I wonder, though, if (given the reaction to "The Divinity School Address") this statement might not be a bit self-serving as well (clearly, Emerson thinks he was misunderstood, and so grabs the mantle of 'greatness' in response...what do you think?). Love your language here, too. It's wonderful to see phrases like "unique stories [woven] by their own hands" pop up in an informal piece of writing like this. Again, great job!