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100	1		_aArthur, T. S. _q(Timothy Shay), _d1809-1885
245	1	0	_aWords for the Wise
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-11-01
505	0		_aThe poor debtor -- The Sunday Christian -- I knew how it would be -- Jacob Jones; or, the man who couldn't get along in the world -- Starting a newspaper: an experience of Mr. John Jones -- The way of transgressors -- Just going to do it -- Making haste to be rich -- Let her pout it out -- A fine, generous fellow -- Taking it for granted -- Love and law.
508			_aProduced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
520			_a"Words for the Wise" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of moral tales written during the mid-19th century. The book explores various themes of human behavior, ethics, and social issues, with a focus on the consequences of one's actions in society. The opening chapters introduce characters facing dilemmas related to debt, morality, and integrity, illustrating the struggles between self-interest and compassion. At the start of the book, the narrative centers on the character of Mr. Petron, a wealthy merchant, who reflects on the honesty of a struggling tailor named Moale, whom he once believed to be dishonest due to his debts. Through a conversation with a friend, Petron begins to grasp the burdens of poverty and debt on individuals like Moale, recognizing the harshness of placing additional financial demands on those who are already suffering. This opening sets the stage for further stories that delve into moral questions and the societal expectations surrounding wealth, responsibility, and personal integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aConduct of life -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4618
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