Character

Character by Samuel smiles (update) Excellent author, excellent book. Classic, old book that talks about work, courage, self-control, duty and manners and many more topics by the guy who invented “self-help”. I’m not “done” with this book, like most great books deserves a reread. “A man may usually be k......more

If you want an epiphany every two sentences, this is the book for you.......more

Smiles is a word-master....and just for that reason, Character is an excellent read. Here's a taste: "Want of respect for the feelings of others usually originates in selfishness, and originates in selfishness, and issues in hardness and repulsivness of manner. It may not proceed from malignity so mu......more

The best book I've ever read. This is one of those rare finds where I highlighted so many passages that it became meaningless, and if I ever wanted some insight in future I need only pick a sub-header, flip to a random page, and read two paragraphs. I'll probably get what I'm looking for before I fin......more

Only read one-third in so far, and a few comments: I love that this book actually speaks to both men and women, of what virtues are "traditionally" expected of both. (i.e. women's character are private and in the home, rather than public, but they occasionally do become publicly known for character).......more