Self Help; With Illustrations Of Conduct And Perseverance

Self Help; with Illustrations of Conduct and Perseverance

by Samuel Smiles

Published in 1859, *Self-Help* is a non-fiction work that explores the principles of personal success through hard work, perseverance, and ethical conduct. It features numerous biographical sketches of individuals from various walks of life who achieved success through their determination and dedication. The book emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, moral uprightness, and the pursuit of personal improvement, advocating for a strong work ethic and philanthropic endeavors. It reflects the values of Victorian liberalism and provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the time.

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Samuel Smiles

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Samuel Smiles was a Scottish author and government reformer. Although he campaigned on a Chartist platform, he promoted the idea that more progress would come from new attitudes than from new laws. Hi...

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