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Best sample argumentative essays showing thoughts on a proverb or quote
Sample 1:
The development of human society as it is today is thanks to the process of understanding, accumulating, and continuously enhancing the knowledge of all peoples worldwide. Knowledge is very necessary for humans. To gain knowledge, one must learn. Learn from books, learn from reality in life. Our ancestors in the past had a very correct understanding of the necessity of expanding the scope of learning for each person, so they advised and encouraged their descendants: "Travel for a day, learn more wisdom."
Vietnamese society was previously a feudal society with many conservative and backward elements. People lived year-round within the boundaries of village communities. Many never stepped out of their village gates all their lives. The number of people who went far away to study or work was very rare. As a result, the general understanding of everyone was difficult to broaden or elevate.
However, amidst the constraints of conservative and backward thoughts, sparks of recognition about the necessity of learning to enhance understanding emerged. "Travel for a day, learn more wisdom." Just by traveling "a day's distance" (implying a limited time and not a very long distance), one could acquire a considerable amount of wisdom. This tangible and familiar image conveys the abstract concept of human understanding. If we are diligent in setting out, we will learn many valuable lessons in life, for everywhere across the country, there are countless interesting and strange things.
To motivate their descendants, there are similar folk sayings to the above proverb: "To be a worthy man, you've experienced Phú Xuân, and Đồng Nai."; "A man should travel places, staying home with mother won't make one wise." This proves that our ancestors recognized that traveling far, bravely stepping into the arena of life to learn, is important, necessary, and encouraged.
The more knowledge one has, the more capable one becomes of conducting oneself rightly in family and social relations. Knowledge facilitates better work performance, higher efficiency, and more significant contributions to family and society.
In the current renewal period, learning to expand awareness and understanding has become even more urgent. To eliminate backwardness, to shorten the gap between our country and developed countries worldwide, there is only one path: learning. As Lenin taught, "Learn, learn more, learn forever." The issue is to learn the good, the right, the practical, and the beneficial for the mission of nation-building; avoiding bad things that harm oneself, family, and society.
Currently, going here and there is not as rare as in the past. Everyone has the right to freely travel, study, and even go abroad. Learning through tourism, studying abroad. But the ultimate purpose remains to absorb scientific knowledge, human progress to serve the cause of building and developing Vietnam into a strong and prosperous country while maintaining national identity and tradition.
Learning is not a matter of a day or two but a lifelong endeavor. Learn at school, learn from books, learn from each other, and learn from life. Enhancing knowledge is very important and necessary for each person. Therefore, we must have the right purpose and methods of learning to achieve high efficiency. With knowledge, we can control ourselves and contribute usefully to family and society. Learning beautifies humanity. That is also what our ancestors bequeathed to us. The proverb "Travel for a day, learn more wisdom" is a precious advice from the past; until now, it is still preserved in the youth's luggage on the path of career building.
Sample 2:
Each person's life is like a vibrant, colorful painting. There will be pink but there will also be black patches; these represent the challenges in life we need to strive tirelessly to overcome. For that, one needs the will, perseverance, and determination to erase those black patches. Therefore, our ancestors said, "Where there's a will, there's a way."
The short-sounding and simple proverb actually holds a profound meaning. "Will" can be understood as determination, perseverance, ambition, or ideal when carrying out a plan or doing something. "Where there's will, there's way": "way" here refers to achieving success and the desired result. Thus, with the expression "where there is... then," like a resolute affirmation, our ancestors laid out the role of willpower and perseverance in life, specifically on each individual's path to success. With perseverance, determination, and goals, one can overcome all difficulties, challenges, and failures to achieve the desired result. Initially, each person's life's path is not always straight and easy but has its rugged and difficult turns. Facing these paths, should we stand still or turn back instead of proceeding? If so, we'll never achieve success, never mature. Instead, why don't we firmly decide and strive to climb over these sharp stones, even if it takes time, even if the process could be painful and tiring, but eventually, we will overcome and continue on our journey. With will, perseverance, and determination, perhaps nothing is too difficult for us. But if we only know discouragement and loss of will in challenges, what else can we do in life? Long ago, during wartime, our ancestors firmly and bravely defended the country against invaders; it was thanks to their strong determination, unity, and hatred for invaders, the willingness to die for the nation's survival, not fearing foreign invaders. Today, in peacetime, our people continue, and always will continue, building the country and bringing glory to the Motherland. Perhaps for every Vietnamese, no one can forget the historic feat of the U23 Asian Cup. These "warriors" in shorts brought glory to the people when they went to compete with determination, overcoming harsh weather conditions, steadfastly playing until the last sweat drop, never giving up, and eventually succeeded, perhaps not on that field, but by touching millions of Vietnamese fans' hearts with their willpower and perseverance.
Another typical example is teacher Nguyen Ngoc Ky. Despite being paralyzed in both arms, with effort and determination for learning, enduring much pain, he learned to write with his feet and now has become an outstanding and talented teacher. Thus, every failure, every misfortune, every difficulty or hardship cannot be something we cannot overcome or that will knock us down at any moment, as long as we have perseverance. If you have ambition and ideal, you will achieve your goals and aspirations. Each fall will give us experience, each challenge will teach us how to think and overcome it; the more difficulties, the greater the glory. Don't give up on anything when you haven't reached the end yet; don't be discouraged or afraid when facing challenges, because if you do, the door to success will close right before your eyes. Certainly, we can't always pursue things beyond our abilities; even if you have willpower, perseverance, if you don't have skills, an education, knowledge, then that persistence can't reach success but only waste your time. Therefore, you need to train and properly cultivate yourself to have the skills and knowledge needed for embarking on your journey to success, as willpower and persistence alone are not enough. Always believe in yourself, be optimistic, don't fear, or lose confidence, and then you will achieve the success you desire.
There's nothing out of reach, it's just whether you want to grasp it or not. For that, "will" is needed, combined with determination and perseverance. Our ancestors' proverb is truly correct and full of meaning.
Sample 3:
The Vietnamese nation has long been known for its spirit of mutual love and support, a fine quality deeply understood in the soul of the Vietnamese people. The familiar proverb "The good leaf covers the torn leaf" from our ancestors is an important advice, reminding the following generations to uphold this beautiful tradition.
This proverb uses the image of a leaf in daily life, illustrating its ease of tearing. People use leaves to wrap cakes, wrap food, but we know that leaves are easily torn. Hence, we need many healthy leaves to cover and protect it from being damaged. Through this image, the proverb speaks about how people should behave in life, especially with help and sharing. Those who have a favorable life should help those in difficulty without calculations or personal gain. This originates from a sense of human kindness and deep compassion.
The advice of this proverb is entirely accurate, especially in today's life context. Not everyone is fortunate to live in favorable conditions. Many have to face challenges and hardships to make a living. Meanwhile, the world always poses threats and dangers like natural disasters, pandemics threatening human life and property. Thus, those in better conditions must share and support those in difficulties. This action not only provides material support but also creates warmth, a sense of belonging, and builds a humane society.
A practical example is during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 when Vietnam proudly upheld the spirit of "conquering the pandemic." The entire community united and helped each other. Support policies from the Communist Party and the State, along with initiatives like rice ATMs, and free mask ATMs demonstrate "the good leaf covers the torn leaf" spirit imbued in Vietnamese hearts.
However, we must also avoid attitudes that scorn or alienate those "torn leaves"; instead, we should empathize and share, creating a more meaningful life together. This is not only advice from a proverb but also a crucial life lesson for everyone.
In summary, the proverb "The good leaf covers the torn leaf" contains a profound lesson, emphasizing the importance of kindness and sharing in daily life, contributing to a united and thriving society.
Sample 4:
The Vietnamese nation has a tradition of respecting teachers and valuing education. Therefore, our ancestors had the saying: "Without a teacher, you will accomplish nothing" as a reminder to the next generation about respecting teachers.
First, "teacher" refers to the teachers who have the merit of educating and teaching us to become good people. "You" refers to the students, and "accomplish" means achieving success in life. The word "without" negates but emphasizes the teacher's crucial role in life. Without the guidance and instruction of teachers, individuals cannot gain the knowledge and skills needed for life or choose the right path for themselves.
There's also an old saying:
“If you want to cross a well-made bridge, build one;
If you want your children to be knowledgeable, value the teacher.”
J.A. Comenius once affirmed: “Under the sun, no profession is nobler than teaching.” Thus, we understand the immense importance of teachers.
While parents birth and nurture children, teachers educate them. At school, teachers impart valuable knowledge, from the first letters and numbers to pieces of literature and math problems. Teachers also help cultivate good character and morality and guide us in choosing appropriate life goals and dreams.
Acknowledging the teachers’ role, our country has dedicated a day to honor teachers. November 20 is designated as Vietnam Teachers' Day. On this day, schools across the country hold celebrations. Teachers and students joyfully attend. It's an occasion for students and parents to express gratitude to teachers.
Teachers are like silent ferrymen who guide passengers across the river. Thus, the proverb "Without a teacher, you will accomplish nothing" is a profound, valuable lesson.
Sample 5:
Someone once said, “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” The saying prompts thoughts on the role of unity in life. This message is also conveyed by our ancestors through the saying:
“One tree does not make a forest,
Three trees together make a tall mountain.”
The saying uses symbolically rich imagery. Literally, one tree cannot create vast forests; a forest must be constituted by many trees. Metaphorically, "one tree" signifies the individual; "three trees" symbolize a group. "Together” suggests unity, and “make a tall mountain" signifies achieving success. The proverb advises the importance of unity.
Individuals can perform their tasks well will individually. However, in some situations, we need help from others or unity with a group to overcome difficulties and accomplish tasks more efficiently and rapidly. Unity creates bonds between individuals, forming a formidable collective strength. Looking back at Vietnamese history through years of struggle, in any case, our people dared to confront adversaries as one, winning independence and freedom. In modern contexts, we demonstrate unity through meaningful acts: collaborating on environmental protection, fighting racism, or aiding one another through natural disasters or pandemics..
Currently, many live selfishly, rushing after personal gains and betraying collective interests. Some even divide or sabotage national unity. Such actions are condemnable and must be dealt with rigorously.
The lasting value lesson on unity endures within this proverb. Everyone should realize unity's significance in life.
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