Hints on Life: And How to Rise in Society (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. B. C. Amicus

9780656017942: Hints on Life: And How to Rise in Society (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656017945 ISBN 13: 9780656017942

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover practical guidance on how to build health, character, and a solid path to success in life and work.

This book offers a steady, plain‑spoken approach to rising in society through steady effort and good judgment.

Written in the 1840s, this edition speaks to youths belonging to trade and industry. It argues that happiness starts with health and contentment, and that genuine progress comes from steady work, sound habits, and wise training. The author emphasizes education as the most solid distinction in life, shaped by a supportive home, early guidance, and honest effort.

Readers will find a practical framework for choosing a vocation, handling holidays with purpose, and developing a respectful, capable bearing in social settings. The book uses examples and anecdotes to illustrate how industry, integrity, and temper can shape both competence and fortune without falling into envy or vanity.

How health and contentment underpin lasting success.
Why education and early guidance matter for life choices.
Strategies for selecting a career that fits a person's disposition and circumstances.
Ways to cultivate good habits, decorum, and resilience in the face of setbacks.

Ideal for readers seeking practical, time‑honored advice on personal growth, career advancement, and thoughtful social presence.

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