What sin did Dante commit? At first sight, it may be surprising to find that Dante considers fraud to be the gravest type of sin. Is the Divine Comedy hard to read? The simple answer is—not particularly difficult, but with some help. I would say, for instance, that (in medieval and Renaissance literature) it’s more […]
What crimes violate natural law?
What crimes violate natural law? For example, smoking cigarettes introduces known carcinogenic compounds which cause DNA mutation, and cancers to form in the bronchii and lungs. Smoking is thus an example of an action that “violates natural law,” an action that stimulates certain laws of nature to produce undesirable consequences. What are different sources of […]
Is everything really fair in love and war?
Is finite the opposite of infinite?
Is finite the opposite of infinite? Finite is the opposite of infinite. What are finite words? A finite verb is always one word. Usually, it will be a standard verb in the past tense (e.g., played, ate), a verb in the present tense (e.g., plays, eats), or an auxiliary verb in the present or past […]
Is Myers a German name?
Is Myers a German name? Myers is a(n) Dutch, English, and German origin surname. The English origin of the surname has multiple possible sources: Anglo-Saxon England, from the Old English word maire (originally maior) meaning “mayor”, the Old French mire meaning “physician”, or the Old Norse myrr, meaning “marsh”. Is Myers Irish? Myers Family History […]
What are the side effects of ivermectin in humans?
What are the side effects of ivermectin in humans? Ivermectin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness. loss of appetite. nausea. vomiting. stomach pain or bloating. diarrhea. constipation. weakness. What is ivermectin 3 mg used for? Ivermectin is used in the treatment […]
What is accepted lying?
What is accepted lying? Acceptable lies, often called ‘white lies’, are those that help others. We all make the lies we tell acceptable to ourselves, often saying to ourselves that they are ‘white lies’ and done for expediency or to save face (whether or not this is true). Why lying is bad in a relationship? […]
Who said dead as a doornail?
Who said dead as a doornail? William Shakespeare What does Foot in Mouth mean? Say something foolish, embarrassing, or tactless. For example, Jane put her foot in her mouth when she called him by her first husband’s name. This notion is sometimes put as having foot-in-mouth disease, as in He has a bad case of […]
How do you describe courage?
How do you describe courage? Courage is the quality of being ready and willing to face negative situations involving danger or pain. A close synonym is bravery. Showing courage is often thought of as facing such situations without fear, but it also involves facing them despite fear. How can you tell if someone is brave? […]