Gamini SinglaAIR 3 · CSE 2021 · 179 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a restatement
In the given quotation, Martin Luther King Jr. mentions that it is solely the decision of a man, about the path he/she wishes to walk upon.
Body · points and prose
Walk in light of creative altruism Altruism refers to selflessness and being ready for offering help to mankind.
e.g. Mahatma Gandhi chose to fight for downtrodden, Harijans. Similarly Mother Teresa, the epitome of kindness sacrificed her lives for the ill.
On the other hand, some choose towards darkness of destructive selfishness
→ e.g. As Hitler did, he used his competence and leadership to gain power & lead to mass killings of Jews.
→ Osama Bin Laden, used his energy to kill innocent lives.
Man's choice and decision based upon:
- His voice of conscience - based on getting ultimate satisfaction.
- Despite the negative circumstances, a man with strong will power can stand firm.
- Adherence to strong principles. e.g. Nelson Mandela's nonviolent struggle against apartheid.
Close · a summary
Each one of us must understand the significance of our decisions, and their effects on ourselves and the whole world before choosing one of the two paths.