Beliefs
The realization had hit me. It was as if this unknown force, which I could not escape or hide from, struck my whole body. The smell of the air became faint like the times when you become cold. Could this really be true? The liver transplant is scheduled in less than twenty-four hours, and I was about to make the most important decision in my life. When mentioning to my mob friends to do whatever it takes to get a liver, I did not in any which way or mean to have them kill an alien priest. The situation that has been brought forth may be reviewed through Machiavelli, Lao-Tzu and my own beliefs. As a father with three elementary children, I would likely keep the liver and try my best to fulfill life to its fullest. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an aristocrat from Florence, Italy. His beliefs were to do whatever was necessary to stay in power. If it meant cruel deceit and outright lying, then those actions were to take place. Because of Machiavelli beliefs, he would more than likely accept the liver. If it meant that an alien priest was killed in order to save his life, then so be it. Individually, I do feel somewhat persuaded by Machiavelli's decision, but I
Everyone has had at least one difficult decision to make in his or her life. Whether the situation was serious or obnoxious, the decision making process is difficult. I can remember about two years ago in November of 1998 and how the most important decision was placed upon my shoulders. It was an exciting day for me, because I was standing at the starting line of the UIL State cross-country meet. It was my first year to qualify for state and I was exhilarated with joy. I finished the race strong to find that my parents were getting a divorce. They broke the news to me on the drive home from the meet. Apparently, the whole situation had already been discussed, but I was never informed, because my family though it would affect my running. What a day. The decision was so heavy that it was almost unbearable to control myself. Who was I to live with? In the end, my brother and I stayed with our father, but I still continuously visit my mother. In addition, Lao-Tzu's beliefs are somewhat different from those of Machiavelli. It has been noted that Lao-Tzu birth/death dates are unknown. Most traditions believe he was born in the state of Ch'u, around the time of the sixth century B.C. Lao-Tzu believes
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