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“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” The author of this quote, Michelangelo, explains how many can achieve a goal almost effortlessly, but few actually try to achieve something that requires toilsome work. Such work that is not always successful, but when it is, the result is superior compared to an insufficient effort. The extraordinary man who wrote this quote achieved greatness by striving for excellence. Michelangelo Buonarroti is easily understood by others, even though he has surpassed the average expectations. In the novel “The Chosen” written by Chaim Potok, a main character named Mr.Malter claims that “great men are difficult to understand.” Mr. …show more content…

Reb Saunders is not understood by many because of the way in which he raises his son, Danny. Danny grew up in complete silence from his father. Reb Saunders would only speak to his son about the Hasidic religion. For Danny’s childhood and much of his young adult life, he had no one to turn to for advice on life. This style of parenting was not understood by Mr.Malter, who viewed it as a cruel way to raise a child. Reb Saunders raised his son in silence in an effort that his son would feel pain, and thus have compassion for others. Although Reb Saunders is a great man, he is not easily understood, like Mr.Malter claimed in “The Chosen.” Unlike Reb Saunders, Michelangelo is not difficult to understand. This is true in way in which this man portrays his creativity. Michelangelo is easily understood through his artwork, which presents many major themes in society, such themes that anyone can understand and have emotion for. These understandable themes allow Michelangelo’s viewers to relate to the paintings at a personal level. Michelangelo and Reb Saunders can be compared to each other by how others comprehend their ideas. Reb Saunders is not understood by others because of his complex and peculiar thinking. Michelangelo, on the other hand, is easy to comprehend because of his personal style of

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