
True Culture
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True Culture is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of what it means to be truly cultured. Ella Wheeler Wilcox argues that culture is not merely about acquiring knowledge or conforming to social norms, but about cultivating a well-rounded and ethical character. She emphasizes the importance of education, empathy, compassion, and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Through her essays, Wilcox challenges readers to reflect on their own values and behaviors, and to strive for a life of purpose and meaning.Book Details
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American author and poet. Her works include Poems of Passion and Solitude, which contains the lines "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone." Her aut...
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