CONTENTS

Chap. Page
I[The Elements of Worth in the Individual]9
II[Character: Its Materials and External Teachers]33
III[Aspirations and Ideals]55
IV[The Physical Basis of Character]77
V[The Mind and the Duty of Right Thinking]99
VI[The Moral Uses of Memory]123
VII[The Imagination as the Architect of Manhood]143
VIII[The Enthusiasm of Friendship]165
IX[Conscience and Character]189
X[Visions that Disturb Contentment]213
XI[The Uses of Books and Reading]235
XII[The Science of Living with Men]259
XIII[The Revelators of Character]281
XIV[Making the Most of One's Self]301
[Index]

The Elements of Worth in the Individual

"There is nothing that makes men rich and strong but that which they carry inside of them. Wealth is of the heart, not of the hand."—John Milton.

"Until we know why the rose is sweet or the dew drop pure, or the rainbow beautiful, we cannot know why the poet is the best benefactor of society. The soldier fights for his native land, but the poet touches that land with the charm that makes it worth fighting for and fires the warrior's heart with energy invincible. The statesman enlarges and orders liberty in the state, but the poet fosters the core of liberty in the heart of the citizen. The inventor multiplies the facilities of life, but the poet makes life better worth living."—George Wm. Curtis.

"Not all men are of equal value. Not many Platos: only one, to whom a thousand lesser minds look up and learn to think. Not many Dantes: one, and a thousand poets tune their harps to his and repeat his notes. Not many Raphaels: one, and no second. But a thousand lesser artists looking up to him are lifted to his level. Not many royal hearts—great magazines of kindness. Happy the town blessed with a few great minds and a few great hearts. One such citizen will civilize an entire community."—H.