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Excellence In The Works Of Martin Luther King Jr.

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“Excellence is a self-imposed standard of conduct. In addition, excellence also,” …means replacing bumbling with efficiency, carelessness with skill, embarrassment with pride” (Johnston page 24). This is what we mean by the word excellence. Excellence is difficult to define because,”… we all certainly recognize it when we observe it in others. And we are refreshed and reassured when we witness it” (Johnston page 25). This word can also be defined as,” a certain style of life, a manner of living, a bigness of spirit, a point of view, a frame of reference, a set of priorities, a hierarchy of values, an admirable self-imposed standard” (Johnston page 25). Johnston’s statement on Martin Luther King Jr. was very inspiring. It just goes to show us that we only have to believe in ourselves and set high standards for excellence. Out of the three truths I have learned in my readings, the first …show more content…

There is usually some overlap. People who focus on one frequently attain a measure of the other. At this point it might be helpful to examine both success and excellence” (Johnston page 29, 30). “For purposes of discussion, let us establish the term success as attaining cultural goals that are sure to elevate one’s perceived importance within that culture” (Johnston page30). Success is so sought after because,” our comprehension of excellence is enhanced by contrasting it with something we constantly hear about: success. Also, I am not implying that one is invariably good and the other is always undesirable.” It is evident that success pales in the brilliance of excellence. The latter, in comparison with the former, is an essential ingredient in the character of any nation” (Johnston page 37).” Therefore, in our world, excellence must not be perceived as optional. It is a necessity” (Johnston page

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