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There are thirty-five posts in The Copy Book credited to Samuel Smiles. (In the case of some authors, the list may include translations and paraphrases.)

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The Great Brassey Keeps his Word

By Samuel Smiles

Once railway engineer Thomas Brassey made a promise he kept it — even if he wasn’t aware that he’d made one.

Not Worth a Shilling

By Samuel Smiles

Jack Curran’s career as a defender of victims of political prejudice got off to a stuttering start.

Inordinate Saving

By Samuel Smiles

Samuel Smiles warned that taking care of the pennies should not come before taking care of living.

An Unpopular Popular Reform

By Samuel Smiles

Statesmen promise to make the country a better place, but they never mention the one thing that would do some good.

A Rush to Judgment

By Samuel Smiles

As a young man, surveyor Thomas Telford was a red-hot political activist who yearned for revolution, but admittedly he had read just one book on the matter.

A False Economy

By Samuel Smiles

Thomas Telford told the parish council of St Chad’s Church in Shrewsbury that their leaky roof was the last thing they should worry about.

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