
audiobook
THE POWER·OF·TRUTH INDIVIDUAL·PROBLEMS AND·POSSIBILITIES
The Power of Truth
The Courage to Face Ingratitude
People who Live in Air Castles
Swords and Scabbards
The Conquest of the Preventable
The Companionship of Tolerance
The Things that Come too Late
The Way of the Reformer
Transcriber's Note
This work is a thoughtful meditation on the nature of truth and its role in shaping character. The author presents truth as a steady, almost electric force that guides the soul, contrasting it with the corrosive habit of lying that undermines honor and fuels other vices. By examining how honesty influences speech, promises, and everyday decisions, the book offers a clear picture of why integrity matters more than merely following convenient policies.
Beyond definition, the text invites readers to make truth a lived experience, urging them to align their beliefs with their actions. It explores how embracing genuine conviction—whether in personal conduct or in choosing among religious ideas—can become a source of inner strength and moral clarity. Throughout, the tone remains gentle yet firm, offering practical reflections that encourage listeners to let truth become the compass for their own lives.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (118K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
Nov 21, 2017
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1864–1928
Best remembered for calm, practical essays on self-mastery, this American writer spoke to readers who wanted steadier minds and stronger character. His work blends literary grace with clear advice on poise, discipline, and everyday inner strength.
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