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Self-improvement
Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) was born in Haddington, Scotland. He was trained as a medical doctor but gave up practice early in his career to become a journalist. He served as a railroad executive for several years before returning to writing. What fascinated him most were the possibilities of achievement for those who would study, work, [...]
1Oct1980 | Samuel Smiles | 0 comments | ContinuedSelf-Help
Though trained as a physician at Edinburgh, Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) was best known as an author. Self-Help, “with illustrations of Character, Conduct, and Perseverance,” was published in 1859 and translated in 17 languages. The book grew out of a series of lectures before a group of young men gathered for mutual improvement: “’Those who knew [...]
1Nov1956 | Samuel Smiles | 0 comments | Continued-
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