02254cam a22003013u 4500 17274 UtSlPG 20260610133414.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BJ Hillis, Newell Dwight, 1858-1929 The Investment of Influence: A Study of Social Sympathy and Service 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 2005-12-10 Produced by Al Haines "The Investment of Influence: A Study of Social Sympathy and Service" by Newell Dwight Hillis is a comprehensive examination of the moral and social impacts individuals can have on one another, written in the late 19th century. The text explores the idea that every person exudes an atmosphere that influences those around them, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human relationships and the shared responsibility we hold towards one another. Hillis argues that individuals are both beneficiaries and benefactors, stressing the importance of self-cultivation alongside altruism and social service. The opening of the work establishes a philosophical foundation, discussing how every person has a unique influence that can uplift or diminish others. Hillis employs vivid analogies, comparing this influence to natural forces such as sunlight and warmth that can transform environments and lives. He illustrates his points through historical and moral examples, discussing how great figures, like good men throughout history, have created positive atmospheres that inspire and protect others. This sets the stage for his exploration of influence as an investment in the well-being of society, calling for greater social empathy and kindness as essential elements for communal growth and personal fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17274 58662 58662