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1832. Signature. Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882), [2] who went by his middle name Waldo, [3] was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was seen as a champion of individualism and critical thinking, as well as a prescient critic ...
Ronne Hartfield was born on March 17, 1936, to John Drayton Rone Sr. and Thelma Shepherd ( née Thelma Day), a factory worker and a homemaker. Her parents emigrated separately from Louisiana to Chicago during the “first wave” of the Great Migration, between 1918 and 1920. Hartfield and her four siblings all attended the landmark Wendell ...
Academic achievement or academic performance is the extent to which a student, teacher or institution has attained their short or long-term educational goals. Completion of educational benchmarks such as secondary school diplomas and bachelor's degrees represent academic achievement. Academic achievement is commonly measured through ...
Arthur Jensen. " How Much Can We Boost IQ and Achievement? " is a 1969 article by Arthur Jensen published in the Harvard Educational Review. [1] It is among the most controversial [2][3] in American psychology, and was largely responsible for initiating the current debate over race and intelligence. [4][5]
Personal fulfillment is achievement of life goals which are important to an individual, in contrast to the goals of society, family and other collective obligations. [1] Personal fulfillment is an ongoing journey for a human individual. It commences when an individual starts becoming conscious of oneself and one's surroundings.
Happiness is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of positive feelings, from contentment to intense joy. It is often associated with positive life experiences, such as achieving goals, spending time with loved ones, or engaging in enjoyable activities. However, happiness can also arise spontaneously, without any apparent ...
British India (1922–1947) India (from 1947) British Indian Army Indian Army. Major Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player. He is widely regarded by many as the greatest field hockey player in world history. [ 4 ][ 5 ][ 6 ] He was known for his extraordinary ball control and goal-scoring feats, in ...
John Milton. John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant. His 1667 epic poem Paradise Lost, written in blank verse and including twelve books, was written in a time of immense religious flux and political upheaval. It addressed the fall of man, including the temptation of Adam and Eve by ...