the reputations of reformers
...x force. For instance, Monet, the first pure impressionist, when displayed his first impressionistic painting “An Impression, Sunrise”, was poorly received. And during this time and for many years thereafter, Monet struggled with hostility from critics and often poverty seemed overwhelming for him. But he does not yield to change for his reputation. Since his insistence, he has become a great painter in the world. Imagining, if he give in to the academic standards, the impressionism may not be came into being. So as a reformer, he or she must be suffered from disdain. However, not every innovator can desert own reputation for the reforms. And unfortunately, only failure waits for them. In ancient China Dynasty Song, for changing the corruption among the officials, an emperor named Zhao Zhen wanted to carry out new policies, but he was so fear losing his status that the reform continued merely one year, and then the whole country went into collapse inevitably. Taking the history as references, one man making successful reforms should have the courage for challenges, which may threaten his or her social standing. Admittedly, an innovationist should have foresights. However, the reputati...