All roads lead to Rome
Toward the end of the fourteenth century Chaucer wrote in a treatise on the astrolabe, an ancient astronomical instrument, that 'diverse paths lead diverse folk the right way to Rome'. From this and other reference to the many roads to Rome has developed the proverb meaning that a number of person - scientists, perhaps - can arrive at one common objective by different means.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
English Proverb of the Day
All cats are grey in the dark
This suggests that beauty is unimportant. Beneath the outward appearance people are all much alike. 'When the candles are out,' wrote Plutarch, 'all women are fair.'
This suggests that beauty is unimportant. Beneath the outward appearance people are all much alike. 'When the candles are out,' wrote Plutarch, 'all women are fair.'
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
English Proverb of the Day
Advice when most needed is least heeded
Advice is something that wise men don't need and foolish people won't take; and the greater the need for advice, the less likely the foolish person is to heed it - that is, to pay careful attention to it.
Advice is something that wise men don't need and foolish people won't take; and the greater the need for advice, the less likely the foolish person is to heed it - that is, to pay careful attention to it.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
College Essay Prompt
Research a college you plan to to go (or would like to go to) and find their admissions essay prompt.
EX: UT Austin has two essay requirements, but the mandatory one is as follows:
Begin brainstorming (putting your ideas on paper)
EX: UT Austin has two essay requirements, but the mandatory one is as follows:
Read the prompt carefully and make sure you know exactly what they want you to write about.Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals.
Begin brainstorming (putting your ideas on paper)
English Proverb of the Day
Actions speak louder than words
It is what we do that really matters, not just what we say. In Longfellow's The Song of Hiawatha, Hiawatha answers the mighty and bragging Megissogwen:
It is what we do that really matters, not just what we say. In Longfellow's The Song of Hiawatha, Hiawatha answers the mighty and bragging Megissogwen:
'Big words do not smite like war-clubs,
Boastful breath is not a bow-string,
Taunts are not as sharp as arrow,
Deeds are better things than words are,
Actions mightier than boastings!'
Monday, August 25, 2014
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