This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ...the memory of certain questionable acts that at the time seemed essential to the realization of a great policy. A keen, well-informed student of modern economic conditions has asserted that no man can succeed in business life today and remain true to the teachings of Jesus. Is this true? Is it true in ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ...the memory of certain questionable acts that at the time seemed essential to the realization of a great policy. A keen, well-informed student of modern economic conditions has asserted that no man can succeed in business life today and remain true to the teachings of Jesus. Is this true? Is it true in professional life? Is it true in politics? One of our most prominent statesmen has said that he would have found it impossible to succeed and maintain his independence if he had been compelled to earn his living. He would have been compelled either to yield to the boss or quit politics. Who are some of the men in public life who are gaining success and yet maintaining Christian principles? If the ultimate ideal of real success is service, is there any other way in which men may obtain success? Is this true of every department of human effort? Does this principle make it possible for every man, however limited his ability and opportunities, to attain real success? Questions for Further Consideration. How would you define genius? Edison called it 2% of inspiration and 98% of perspiration. (But see James, Talks to Teachers.) Is the chief difference between the successful and the unsuccessful man the ability to recognize and seize opportunities? Would Joseph's policy in dealing with Pharaoh's subjects meet with public approval to-day? Could Joseph have succeeded as well in a republic? Does Joseph's land policy justify the single tax? Or serfdom such as Joseph countenanced? What place does loyalty to humble friends and kinsmen take in the making of great and noble characters? Would you say that the ultimate standard of all real success is service? Would it be wise for the state to enforce service for the public good by a heavy, progressive inheritance...
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1913, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons
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1913
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Very Good. Ex-Library. 8vo. New York: Scribner's, 1913. First edition. 8vo. Maroon cloth binding, 101 pp. Ex-church library with stamps to front endpapers, no longer library marks. Kent was an Old Testament scholar. Very good.
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