**Perfection**

Perfection is an elusive concept that has intrigued and challenged humanity throughout the ages. It represents the highest standard, the ultimate goal that we strive to achieve in various aspects of our lives.

In art, perfection is often associated with flawless execution, a piece that is so well-crafted that it seems to transcend the ordinary. It is a painting that captures the essence of a moment with such precision that it takes our breath away, or a musical composition that flows seamlessly, evoking emotions we never knew existed.

In sports, perfection is the dream of every athlete. It is the perfect game, the flawless performance that leaves no room for improvement. It is the athlete who executes every move with precision and grace, defying the limits of what is thought possible.

However, true perfection is perhaps an unattainable ideal. For every step we take towards it, there is always another imperfection that reveals itself. But this does not mean that we should stop striving for it. The pursuit of perfection is what drives us to be better, to不断超越 ourselves and reach for the stars. It is what makes life worth living.

This is my Little Women!!!!!!

"Little Women" is a truly remarkable and beloved piece of literature. It tells the story of the March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they grow and navigate the challenges of life, love, and finding their own identities.

The characters in "Little Women" are so vivid and relatable. Each sister has her own unique personality and dreams. Meg is the eldest, responsible and nurturing. Jo is the tomboyish and passionate one, with a love for writing. Beth is the gentle and kind-hearted musician, while Amy is the artistic and ambitious youngest.

The story takes us through their joys and sorrows, their friendships and rivalries, and their attempts to make their way in a world that often seems to limit their opportunities. It explores themes such as family, sisterhood, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness.

"Little Women" has been adapted into numerous movies, TV shows, and stage productions, which is a testament to its enduring popularity. It continues to inspire generations of readers with its message of love, courage, and the importance of following one's heart.

This is my Little Women, a story that has touched my heart and will always hold a special place in my literary collection.

The Green Knight is the 25th novel penned by the highly productive Iris Murdoch. The novel aims to reason about the connection between art and morality. A prime example can be found on page 9:

"A picture of Remembrant: Oh yes. I always found that picture a bit soppy. Isn't he supposed to be a woman? And anyway now they say it isn't by Remembrandt. But seriously, are they in love?

Looking at this painting, one might argue that art is immoral as we are considering the knight as a woman rather than a man.

With this example, the author attempts to explain or, better yet, offer a personal definition of morality that is influenced by society. If this is the case, will it be positive or negative for future generations? And in this context, what role does our ego play?

"When I die, what goes away? nothing. As we grow older, the body devours the soul. But it may also be that the soul, shocked into awareness, is able to chasten the body."

If so, we may not be able to reinvent a system of ethics simply because we have chosen a personal God and are preoccupied with ourselves alone.

Recently, in an essay on Charles Arrowby (The Sea, The Sea), the author wrote that we are not entirely free in our decisions as our behavior is heavily influenced by our ego.

So, at this point, the author is pondering the Socratic quest: "What is a good man like?" Are we capable of rewriting the concept of morality once we are freed from our ego?

Iris Murdoch, on her birthday July 15, was a remarkable figure.

She was mercurial, protean, like a will o' the wisp. Armed with the full panoply of literary regalia, she tilted at the windmills of Augustinian thematic, with the sardonic japery of a self-aware Don Quixote.

Riding under the twin banners of Platonism and Surrealism, her fiction was informed by her scholarship as a Platonic philosopher and shaped by her relationship with Raymond Queneau.

The two forces of classicism and surrealism were uniquely harnessed in her art, defying academic tribalism and bringing British literature into the European mainstream.

Her greatness lay in a sleight of hand only partly comprehensible to her fellow professors. She also baffled her associates in personal life.

Her works include great novels like The Black Prince and The Sea, the Sea, as well as philosophical tomes like Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals.

Each of her works, such as The Philosopher's Pupil and The Good Apprentice, explored complex themes like love, art, good, and evil.

The Green Knight referenced medieval and Biblical stories, examining the history of humanity.

Iris Murdoch crafted narrative puzzles with unforgettable characters, using playfulness and a mastery of language.

She was a living embodiment of the demonic philosopher and the mad genius, like Icarus or Prometheus.

In her, we see a reflection of Byron, and she was also the figure on the pedestal, thinking up one last trick to become human.