Class 12th composition Chapter 1

Chapter:Indian Civilization and Culture

 Topic: 

1.The real dignity of man lies not in what he has but in what he is.

Many people believe that they will get more respect in society

If they had more money. But he thinks this is a misconception, because money comes in a thousand ways, and most of the ways are not respectable. Wealth can come from inheritance, winning jackpots, smuggling, fraud, robbery and many other unethical and illegal methods. All these methods hardly make a man great. But people of character and intelligence are truly respected. India has a long tradition of honoring saints and ascetics. Even the richest men bow before him. Character and loyalty are what make a man great.

Hence,

The real dignity of man lies not in what he has but in what he is..

Tpoic 2:

The crown and glory of life is character.

Ans. Character is what gives man inner glow. Wealth and possession do not make a man great. In the hour of crisis, it is not wealth that can give man courage, but its character that helps a man to face misfortunes with fortitude. Wealth and possession make a man appear to shine as the rays of the sun falling on window panes. But when the sun sets, there can be a glow only if there is light within. Similarly a man may appear to be great when he has wealth. His true worth is seen when he loses wealth. Indeed character does not make only a man great, but a nation becomes great if there are men and women of strong character.

So, the crown and glory of life  ischaracter