Samuel Smyers
Samuel Smyers (1812-1904) was a great British moralist and famous social reformer in the 19th century and a popular essayist.
Chinese name: Samuel Smiles
Foreign name: Samuel Smiles
Nationality: British
Birthplace: Edinburgh
Date of birth: 1812.12.23
Date of death: 1904
Occupation: Writer, reformer
Graduation institution: University of Edinburgh
Faith: Protestantism
Main achievements: Originator of Success Studies
Representative works: "Book Friends", "Save Yourself"
Quotation: To understand a person, see what books he reads
Character biography
Born on December 23, 1812 in Haddington, near Edinburgh, Scotland. His life experience was very rich, and he had been a doctor, businessman, photographer, essayist, historian, reporter, editor, social reformer, railway minister, public moralist, and speaker. This rich life experience laid a very solid foundation for him to observe the pros and cons of human nature and the reasons for success and failure in life, and for his future creations. Samuel Smiles wrote more than 20 books in his life, the most popular of which are essays about success and happiness in life, conscience, faith, morality, freedom and responsibility, etc. The most famous in this regard is There are: "Save Yourself", "Befriending Books", "The Power of Character", "Money and Life" and "The Responsibilities of Life". The ideas contained in these works of his have had a huge impact on the development of modern moral civilization in the West and even many countries around the world. They have changed the destiny of hundreds of millions of people. They have been selling well around the world for more than 100 years and have become popular among young people all over the world. My favorite life textbook.
Main works
Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) was a great British moralist in the 19th century, the originator of success theory, and a famous Writer and social reformer. His main works include "Save Yourself", "The Power of Character", "Money and Life", "Gate of Destiny", "The Power of Faith", etc. Among them, the publication of "Save Yourself" created the Western success theory . The publication of life series such as "The Power of Character" and "Money and Life" has changed the fate of hundreds of millions of people and had a great impact on the moral style of Western society in modern times.
Among them, "The Power of Character" has been continuously reprinted in many countries around the world since it was published in the UK in 1871. It has been selling well all over the world for 130 years and has shaped the noble conduct of hundreds of millions of people. It is praised as It is "the classic manual of civilized literacy" and "the Bible of personality cultivation". This book can be said to be a great book. "The Times" commented that it "is like the Big Dipper of life, always shining on those who have read this book." "Time" magazine made this evaluation of this book: " In today's age that only pursues material things, we must not ignore the value of ideas. While imparting information to the younger generation, we must not forget that we should also educate them to become men and women with noble thoughts, honesty and the courage to speak the truth; While cultivating their abilities, we should never forget to cultivate their noble personality and character. This is a valuable book that brings benefits to people's physical and mental health. ”
This book is a monograph that discusses character issues. The author discusses the spiritual power of character from many aspects such as women, labor, courage, responsibility, love, etc. Although the author was discussing the current situation of the British Industrial Revolution at that time, the motivating and enlightening effect of his discussion on people today cannot be underestimated. The spiritual power of character transcends the limitations of time, space and region. Coupled with the author's simple, clear, concise, lively, humorous and interesting writing style, and the large number of examples cited by the author in the discussion process, it makes readers read easily and naturally. .
The author himself once said: "A good book can make a critical friend. Being friends with books is like being friends with people. You should always be with the best and the best." He also said: "A good book can be a friend." Books can often be regarded as the best destination in life. The essence of a lifetime's thoughts are contained in them. Good books are a collection of golden words and brilliance of thoughts. They are engraved in people's hearts and cannot be forgotten, and become our companions. "Companion and comfort."
Quotes
If life has only clear skies and no rain, only happiness and no sorrow, only joy and no pain, then such a life is impossible. It is not life---at least not human life.
If the inner consciousness is not firm enough, the body will become dull!
Every man who possesses within himself the power of will and the energy of freedom, if he can boldly exercise these powers, can make his own personal choice among his friends and associates. Only those who have been weak become slaves to their own tendencies, or give up themselves and imitate others entirely.
The brave good man is one who exerts his free will resolutely, trains himself continually, and finally acquires the habits of virtue.
A bad person is one who lets his free will sleep, indulges his desires and passions, and acquires evil habits, until he is bound by chains.