Wise counsel on steady living and prudent ambition for modern life.
In clear, practical terms, this edition examines how restlessness and shifting plans derail everyday progress. It argues that steady habits and careful judgment are the sure path to competence and contentment, even in a world full of tempting opportunities.
Drawing on examples from history, culture, and everyday experience, it shows how choices shape character, wealth, and happiness. The book also reflects on the dangers of chasing quick gains, and it offers timeless maxims to guide conduct in social and domestic life.
Ideal for readers seeking practical wisdom on self-control, work, and family life.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a critique of prevalent means by which people generate misery in their own lives. The author examines common themes such as dissatisfaction with the present, unrealistic expectations, and the negative effects of comparison and opinion. Drawing from historical references, the author also discusses the dangers of unchecked ambition and consumerism. The book advocates for a change of mindset, away from self-inflicted torment and towards contentment and gratitude. By understanding the causes of our own misery, we can pave the way for a more fulfilling and joyful existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243330782_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243330782
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243330782
Quantity: 15 available