The Power of Truth: Individual Problems and Possibilities

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The Power of Truth: Individual Problems and Possibilities

by William George Jordan

EN·~2 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total

THE POWER·OF·TRUTH INDIVIDUAL·PROBLEMS AND·POSSIBILITIES

0:25

The Power of Truth

18:57

The Courage to Face Ingratitude

14:35

People who Live in Air Castles

14:11

Swords and Scabbards

12:34

The Conquest of the Preventable

15:50

The Companionship of Tolerance

16:14

The Things that Come too Late

14:32

The Way of the Reformer

15:24

Transcriber's Note

0:17

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

William George Jordan

William George Jordan

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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