02091cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000031001122450014001432640051001573000047002083360026002553370026002813380036003075000031003435080047003745201247004215340045016686530020017136530014017338560042017472541UtSlPG20260610133059.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aSmiles, Samuel,d1812-190410aCharacter 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-03-01  aProduced by Sean Hackett, and David Widger  a"Character" by Samuel Smiles is a philosophical treatise written during the mid-19th century. The work addresses the fundamental role of character in personal and societal development, emphasizing the importance of moral integrity, duty, and the cultivation of virtues in shaping both individuals and communities. The text highlights various historical figures and examples to illustrate how character influences one's actions and the broader societal fabric.  The opening of the book lays a strong foundation for its central themes by exploring the essence of character and its impact on human life. Smiles begins with poignant quotes from renowned thinkers before proceeding to articulate his views on the supremacy of character over intellect or wealth. He asserts that genuine excellence arises from the moral fiber of individuals and stresses that true greatness lies in fulfilling one's duties satisfactorily, regardless of one's station in life. Throughout this portion, the reader is introduced to the idea that personal conduct in everyday situations reflects one's character more accurately than grand achievements, invoking examples of well-known figures to reinforce these principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life  aCharacter40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2541