Likewise, in Franklin’s autobiography, rule nine states that one should avoid extremes and to take everything in moderation. How do I justify what moderation is to me; is it different from the person seated adjacent to me? It is nearly impossible to consistently judge another’s morals because the concept is fluid, intangible. What is “moral” in one society may be “immoral” in another. This makes the tactic redundant in my opinion, nevertheless the story is still effective because it is virtually demonstrates how the audience can come to their own conclusions regarding morality. The story correspondingly interconnects with the other two excerpts: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum and Poor Richard’s Almanac by Ben
Likewise, in Franklin’s autobiography, rule nine states that one should avoid extremes and to take everything in moderation. How do I justify what moderation is to me; is it different from the person seated adjacent to me? It is nearly impossible to consistently judge another’s morals because the concept is fluid, intangible. What is “moral” in one society may be “immoral” in another. This makes the tactic redundant in my opinion, nevertheless the story is still effective because it is virtually demonstrates how the audience can come to their own conclusions regarding morality. The story correspondingly interconnects with the other two excerpts: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum and Poor Richard’s Almanac by Ben