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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
2017-11-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1864–1928
Best known for calm, practical essays on self-control and character, this American editor and lecturer wrote in a warm, encouraging voice that still feels surprisingly modern. His books invite readers to think more clearly, live more deliberately, and meet everyday life with steadiness.
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