Was it not Shakespeare who said that a light heart lives long? For example, if it is agreed that students need to be proficient in all four skills, Then the teacher must be fluent in English with an acceptable pronunciation of the language. Whether we actually achieve variously idealized states of wisdom and behavior is, of course, contingent on the sincerity and intensity of our personal practice and cultivation. Buddhist views fit within this General framework quite easily, in the sense that they are also believes that our natural, physical Constitution told a great deal of the story of our present circumstances and ultimate possibilities. Yes, I did. No I didn't. I said he wanted some paper. Did you do any work last evening? Did you do some work last evening? He is as good as dead. His brain is as good as ever. Which train are you going by? What train are you going by?