02559cam a22003133u 4500 15866 UtSlPG 20260610133354.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Crothers, Samuel McChord, 1857-1927 Humanly Speaking Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-05-20 Humanly speaking -- In the hands of a receiver -- The contemporaneousness of Rome -- The American temperament -- The unaccustomed ears of Europe -- The Toryism of travelers -- The obviousness of Dickens -- The spoiled children of civilization -- On realism as an investment -- To a citizen of the old school. Produced by David Garcia, Bethanne M. Simms and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Humanly Speaking" by Samuel McChord Crothers is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work primarily explores the complexities of human nature and societal expectations, emphasizing the human inclination towards optimism despite the various shortcomings and challenges we face. Crothers reflects on contemporary issues, including morality, idealism, and the societal burdens that individuals carry, while also highlighting humorous anecdotes and observations relevant to his era. The opening portion of the book introduces the concept of the phrase "humanly speaking," using it as a lens to examine the dichotomy between facts and moral arguments. Crothers illustrates how this phrase serves as a switch, allowing people to navigate difficult assertions and maintain their ideals without complete despair. He discusses the inherent impossibilities within human societies, such as the American and British systems, while pointing out the remarkable resilience of these nations in the face of corruption and strife. The author balances a humorous tone with serious reflections on the ideals and responsibilities of modern citizenship. Overall, it sets the stage for an examination of how to consciously engage with the demands of a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Essays https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15866 57254 57254