Self Help; with Illustrations of Conduct and Perseverance by Samuel Smiles
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Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904
English
"Self Help; with Illustrations of Conduct and Perseverance" by Samuel Smiles is a motivational treatise, likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the value of self-reliance, perseverance, and individual effort in achieving personal and societal progress. It emphasizes the importance of working diligently towards one’s goals and le...
the stage for a discussion on the spirit of self-help, outlining the impact of individual actions on national progress. Smiles shares anecdotes of various historical figures from humble beginnings, detailing how their perseverance and commitment to personal growth contributed to their success. He argues that real growth comes from self-effort rather than reliance on external sources and stresses that good examples of conduct can inspire others towards improvement. Smiles’ introduction encourages readers to embody the values of hard work, integrity, and resilience as a means to elevate not only themselves but their communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Richard Davis
2 weeks agoI rarely write reviews but it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I will be reading more from this author.
Nancy Young
4 months agoSurprisingly enough, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Donald Rivera
2 months agoThis was recommended to me by a colleague and the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. This sets a high standard for similar books.
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Ashley Jackson
4 months agoFrom an academic standpoint, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. A valuable addition to my digital library.