I made a risky challenge, and it was definitely worth it. My friends and I were running, practicing our endurance limits, and it came down to me having to jump over a 5 foot gap. I was almost out of breath. I saw the gap and within that moment time slowed down, and I thoight to myself, "You can do this." I boosted in speed, jumped across the gap, and made it.
The correct answer here would be <u>Beware the pursuit of luxury as it will surely barricade the path that leads to self-awareness.</u>
The author clearly states his claim in the beginning of this excerpt:"<em>Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind</em>."
What he means by this is that we do not need as much we think we do and, in order to make progress as mankind, we should care less about luxury and rely more on reason and judgment.
Answer: To illustrate Japan's isolation in the 1800s.
Explanation: The outside source in this excerpt (the first few lines) clearly describes how while the rest of the world was dealing with monarchies, wars and developing new technologies like trains and wheels, Japan decided to be totally closed off from all of that, and they concentrated just in painting screens for 200 years.
im going to read it then get back to you
3rd one because they’re saying they did good but need to add more so that’s helpful
