SelfSelf

Author: Samuel Smiles
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: In an era without heroes and poets, in an era without myths and dreams, in an era where the study of manipulation and cunning has run rampant, various "methods," "secrets," "strategies," "tricks," "shortcuts," and "deceptions" seem to become the increasing reliance of modern people for success and happiness. It seems that with the development of science and the progress of civilization, many modern people are gradually losing their spiritual will power, becoming more impatient and restless. Those spiritual wills and personal qualities that once shaped the grand edifice of human civilization and propelled social progress, such as hard work, perseverance, self-respect, self-reliance, honesty, fairness, patience, kindness, diligence, and frugality, are also increasingly despised by many modern people. However, the various difficulties we face also indicate that it is precisely because we have despised or even abandoned the above excellent virtues that we have brought many material and spiritual pains, even misfortunes, upon ourselves today. In this book, the author describes with sharp insight and a humorous tone how many people from humble backgrounds overcame countless challenges on their life's journey through hard work, perseverance, self-reliance, patience, kindness, and honesty, ultimately achieving brilliant success. Many of the stories are deeply moving, heart-wrenching, and emotionally stirring. The book is filled with wise insights sparked by the author's thoughts, making every word a gem that leaves readers with profound reflections and inspires them to strive forward.