
J. CAMERON LEES, D.D., LL.D.,
INTRODUCTION.
PREFACE.
CHAP. - I. CHARACTER II. SUCCESS IN LIFE III. PERSONAL INFLUENCE IV. FRIENDS V. MONEY VI. TIME VII. COURAGE VIII. HEALTH IX. EARNESTNESS X. MANNERS XI. TEMPER XII. RECREATION XIII. BOOKS XIV. FAMILY LIFE XV. CHURCH XVI. CITIZENSHIP - APPENDIX LIST OF WORKS - LIFE AND CONDUCT. - CHAPTER I. - CHARACTER.
CHAPTER II. - SUCCESS IN LIFE.
CHAPTER III. - PERSONAL INFLUENCE.
CHAPTER IV. - FRIENDS.
CHAPTER V. - MONEY.
CHAPTER VI. - TIME.
CHAPTER VII. - COURAGE.
A thoughtful guide for young readers, this handbook blends timeless Christian principles with everyday challenges. Its author, writing from years of experience and careful study, offers clear explanations of what character truly means—an inner quality that shapes every decision, relationship, and ambition. By using vivid anecdotes, such as the poet who recognized the “man within” a humble stranger, the text invites listeners to look beyond outward appearances and consider the heart’s hidden depths.
The book moves through practical topics—friendship, money, time, courage, and health—each presented as an opportunity to develop a stronger, more sincere self. Simple language keeps the advice accessible, while the structured chapters provide easy reference for personal reflection or group discussion. Listeners will come away with concrete steps to nurture habits that reflect integrity and compassion in all areas of life.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (200K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-07-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1834–1913
A leading Church of Scotland minister in late Victorian Edinburgh, he served for decades at St Giles' Cathedral and also wrote on history, religion, and moral life. His career linked pulpit, public ceremony, and the literary culture of his time.
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