Character

Author: (Eng) Samuel Smiles
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Character is the crown and glory of life. It is a person's noblest possession, the entirety of their reputation, the best expression of human nature, and a symbol of one's status and identity. The author, Samuel Smiles, was a renowned British political reformer and moralist. This book, following his globally best-selling work Self-Help, is another highly acclaimed motivational book. In this book, the author vividly portrays noble and generous individuals, citing many real-life examples of outstanding figures. In the author's view, the best way to instill these qualities in young people is by telling them inspiring stories of those with high moral character. "Some people claim," said Isaac Disraeli, "Don't tell me anecdotes about the author; give me his works. Yet, the author often finds that people are more interested in anecdotes about the author than in his works." However, it is often found that Plutarch said: "In the virtues or vices of people, the most significant aspects may be well hidden. But often, one can discern a person's true character in a casual act, a brief remark, or a joke, rather than only in great battles or important actions." It is believed that in the works of this man hailed as the "mentor of the human spirit" and the "father of motivation and self-help," you will find immense benefit.