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rayt
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 Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:30 pm Post subject: help me with a quote from Nelson Mandela |
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Dear Teacher
I have found a quote from Nelson Mandela, but I just can�t understand it properly.
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There is no passion to be found playing small � in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. By Nelson Mandela
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Could you please help me to understand its structure and meaning?
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jerseyjoe
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| Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:22 am Post subject: Quote |
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Hi Rayt, In the first part he is saying that there is no enjoyment in not doing what you are capable of doing. For Example working as someone who shovels manure on a ranch, but has a college degree in a subject. He or she will never be happy. In the second part you are accepting this job rather than pursuing the higher goal. I hope I did not confuse you more.
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rayt
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you, jerseyjoe.
I have found this quote from the link below
https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/MembershipBenefits/
May I share your expertise with what does the hotel tried to imply or what opinion do they try to convey? (Does it encourage people to take a vacation as if escape from the job they are doing maybe �less than the one you are capable of living�?
Please help me out. Thank you. |
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jerseyjoe
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rayt
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| Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you, jerseyjoe.
But excuse me, could you please let me have me more explanation from you as to what leads to they are saying they are the best with the quote concerned? I am learning English, I really do want to know more..
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jerseyjoe
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| Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:05 pm Post subject: vacation |
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Hi Rayt, yes they said that their vacation is far better than another vacation somewhere else and you will enjoy it much more. Why spend money somewhere else, when you can enjoy it so much more there. That is what they are trying to convey.
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