Assignment: MIDTERM A

HUM16-T Q1 2014-2015
2014-09-09T03:31:13Z

Due: Sep 10, 2014 by 7am

It is natural for man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of the siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, and having ears hear not the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation?

For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I will to know the whole truth – to know the worst and to provide for it.

It is natural for man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of the siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, and having ears hear not the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation?

For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I will to know the whole truth – to know the worst and to provide for it.