Love, Life & Work: Being a Book of Opinions Reasonably Good-Natured Concerning How to Attain the Highest Happiness for One's Self with the Least Possible Harm to OthersThe Floating Press, 2009 M01 1 - 104 pages Best known for his inspirational essay "A Message to Garcia," philosopher Elbert Hubbart wrote widely on a diverse range of topics, many of which dealt with the best ways to find happiness and fulfillment. This volume collects a series of Hubbart's writing on self-help concepts and ideas, with an emphasis on how individuals should balance their own quest for contentment with the needs of others. A must-read for fans of philosophically minded self-help writing. |
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Page 17
... Eternal, you entirely forget the present and go forth into the Land of Subconsciousness—the Land of Spirit, where yet dwell the gods of ancient and innocent days? Is it worth the cost? Psychology of a Religious Revival Traveling to and ...
... Eternal, you entirely forget the present and go forth into the Land of Subconsciousness—the Land of Spirit, where yet dwell the gods of ancient and innocent days? Is it worth the cost? Psychology of a Religious Revival Traveling to and ...
Page 21
... eternal torment. If the victims can be made to indulge in hysterical laughter occasionally, the control is better brought about. No chance is allowed for repose, poise or sane consideration. When the time seems ripe a general promise of ...
... eternal torment. If the victims can be made to indulge in hysterical laughter occasionally, the control is better brought about. No chance is allowed for repose, poise or sane consideration. When the time seems ripe a general promise of ...
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... eternal for a consideration—t0 cover expenses. As long as men are paid honors and money, can wear good clothes, and be immune from work for preaching superstition, they will preach it. The hope of the world lies in withholding supplies ...
... eternal for a consideration—t0 cover expenses. As long as men are paid honors and money, can wear good clothes, and be immune from work for preaching superstition, they will preach it. The hope of the world lies in withholding supplies ...
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... eternal bliss, decide now—not a moment is to be lost, whoop-la you'll be a long time in hell! All this whirl is a carefully prepared plan, worked out by expert flim-flammers to addle the reason, scramble intellect and make of men ...
... eternal bliss, decide now—not a moment is to be lost, whoop-la you'll be a long time in hell! All this whirl is a carefully prepared plan, worked out by expert flim-flammers to addle the reason, scramble intellect and make of men ...
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... the lever, and has them crying. He talks to these little innocents about sin, the wrath of God, the death of Christ, and offers them a choice between everlasting life and eternal death. To the person who knows and loves 28.
... the lever, and has them crying. He talks to these little innocents about sin, the wrath of God, the death of Christ, and offers them a choice between everlasting life and eternal death. To the person who knows and loves 28.
Contents
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Mental Attitude | 39 |
The Outsider | 43 |
Get Out or Get in Line | 48 |
Reflections on Progress | 93 |
Sympathy Knowledge and Poise | 103 |
Love and Faith | 107 |
Giving Something for Nothing | 110 |
Work and Waste | 115 |
The Law of Obedience | 118 |
Societys Saviors | 121 |
Preparing for Old Age | 124 |
The WeekDay Keep it Holy | 56 |
Exclusive Friendships | 61 |
The Folly of Living in the Future | 67 |
The Spirit of Man | 70 |
Art and Religion | 74 |
Initiative | 81 |
The Disagreeable Girl | 83 |
The Neutral | 90 |
An Alliance with Nature | 131 |
The Ex Question | 136 |
The Sergeant | 144 |
The Spirit of the Age | 149 |
The Grammarian | 152 |
The Best Religion | 155 |
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