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Phillips Brooks
ARCHITECTS OF FATE - OR, STEPS TO SUCCESS AND POWER
A BOOK DESIGNED TO INSPIRE YOUTH TO CHARACTER BUILDING, SELF-CULTURE AND NOBLE ACHIEVEMENT
BY - ORISON SWETT MARDEN
PREFACE.
ARCHITECTS OF FATE.
CHAPTER I. - WANTED—A MAN.
CHAPTER II. - DARE.
COMMODORE PERRY
CHAPTER III. - THE WILL AND THE WAY.
An earnest call to the restless, this work blends vivid portraiture with straightforward counsel aimed at young readers seeking direction. Its pages assemble brief sketches of notable figures—from humble pioneers to celebrated statesmen—showing how resolve and purpose turned modest beginnings into lasting impact. The author treats each example not as distant legend but as a practical blueprint for everyday ambition.
Beyond anecdotes, the book lays out a clear series of steps: cultivate a firm sense of self, dare to pursue a personal creed, and forge a path when none appears. It stresses that true success is measured by character, not merely wealth or fame, and that perseverance can turn obstacles into stepping stones. Readers are invited to harness their own inner drive and begin the modest work of building a future worthy of remembrance.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (567K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2007-05-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1848–1924
Best known for writing about ambition, character, and self-improvement, this early success writer helped shape the language of positive thinking in America. His books and the magazine he founded aimed to encourage readers to build practical habits as well as confidence.
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