Friends Outline: Man is a social being — choice of friends — influence of bad friends — fair-weather friends — devotion to friends. Man cannot live alone. He lives in a society. As a member of that society he comes into contact with a number of his fellowmen. Among them some are his acquaintances while some are intimately associated with him. It is from this section of people that he makes...

The Importance of Sports Outline: The connection between mind and body — the neglect of physical education — sports are the best means of physical development — they instill valuable qualities — the duke of Wellington’s remark. ‘A sound mind in a sound body’ is an expression so familiar and so often quoted that its meaning is likely to have lost something of its edge and appeal. Yet it expresses a...

The Future of Mankind Outline: Three possibilities — all the three possibilities analysed — the alliance —conclusion. Before the end of the present century, unless something unexpected takes place, one of the three possibilities will have been realized. They are: 1. The end of human life, perhaps of all life on earth. 2. A going back to jungle life after the Third World War. 3. A unification of the world under...

An Ideal Soldier Outline: The first quality: love for the country — another great quality: courage —obedience — must have intellectual interests — conclusion. The first quality that distinguishes an ideal soldier is his love for his country. He is not one who has joined the army as a means of livelihood but one whose heart overflows with patriotic spirit. A good soldier is not a mere brute but a cultured...

Education for Livelihood and Life Outline: The ancient ideal — the Greeks in ancient times and education — the tendency today — job – oriented education — the drawbacks of specialization —education for livelihood. The ancient ideal of education was that education should be for life and not for livelihood. Knowledge was regarded as an end in itself and not a means to an end. The ancient ideal of education was...

Our National Character The Indian National Character is based upon our ancient Indian culture which was founded upon a high sense of spiritual values. Our ancestors, who devoted themselves to the study of philosophy and the acquisition of knowledge, set great store by things of the mind and spirit. The ancient Indian ideal was plain living and high thinking. Religion was the pivot round which the lives of our ancestors revolved....

What I Demand of Life Outline: Sense of values — health — peace of mind — minimum degree of comfort — stable government — few comforts — freedom from hardship — happiness —conclusion. Life is full of possibilities and what we demand of life depend on our sense of values. If we are materialistic in our outlook our demands will be different from those of people who are intellectual and spiritual...

Moral Courage Outline: Introduction – possessed mainly by those who are real spiritual giants -ability to forgive an injury – great people who had moral courage. Moral courage is a spiritual quality which few possess and physical courage is far easier to find than moral courage. Physical courage is possessed by those who are gifted with physical strength. It may be shown on the sports-field or in any situation in life...