Have Yourself 600字高中英语作文

　　Nietzsche once said,"A wise man never loses anything if he has himself." In other words, the wise will lose nothing, as long as they master themselves. What does the "has himself " mean? I think it refers to answering yourself, your life and future.

　　The words emphasis on the importance of our responsibility to life. It has been a common phenomenon that more and more youngsters get confused about their life. They don't realize their dreams or set certain goals. In a word, they live aimlessly and irresponsibly.

　　If we don't have positive, feasible goals, we'll lose ourselves and laze away our life! It should be noted that it is not alarmism. My mom always regards the ability to control ourselves as a matter of primary importance. Her motto: Future is unpredictable, have yourself!

A life of Action or Ostentation

　　Nepos, an Italian historian once said," Choose a life of action, not one of ostentation."

　　Its meaning is accessible and easy-to-understand. What Nepos wants to show is that we'd better do more rather than indulge in empty talk and flaunt.

　　I believe that most of us have experienced the same period when we are immersed in the happiness and satisfaction which come from our show-off behavior. On one occasion, I got full mark in a quiz. You know, it's a big deal for a young girl. You can image how excited and chuffed I was.

　　I showed off my beautiful grade as soon as I get home. Seeing my behavior, my mom showed her dissatisfaction with me. I don't care at that time and even got a little angry. However, my ostentation evaporated without a trace when I got my terrible grade in the next test. My mom walked to me and told me that it's my self-importance and ostentation that defeat myself.

　　Yeah, I'll choose a life of action rather than one of ostentation.