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050 4 _aBJ
100 1 _aMcGovern, John,
_d1850-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Golden Censer :
_bOr, the duties of to-day, the hopes of the future
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-17
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Golden Censer" by John McGovern is a motivational essay written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the importance of duty and ethical living as foundational stones for personal success and happiness in life. It seems to be directed primarily at young people, emphasizing the value of moral conduct, responsible choices, and the cultivation of hope as critical components for building a fulfilling future. At the start of the volume, the author introduces the metaphor of a "Golden Censer" representing the essential role of duty in life, which, when actively practiced, creates an atmosphere of wellness and purpose. McGovern reflects on historical figures such as George Washington to illustrate that true happiness is intertwined with the fulfillment of one's duties. He stresses the fleeting nature of time and the importance of seizing moments for personal growth while maintaining a strong moral compass, suggesting that both conduct and internal values shape not just the present but also the legacy one leaves behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYoung men -- Conduct of life
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17781
999 _c59167
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