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Character and Conduct
A True Gentleman of Verona
A young man from the Italian city on the Adige River demonstrates that class has nothing to do with wealth.
by Samuel Smiles 1812-1904
Triumph in Adversity
Two famous figures, one from the sciences and one from the arts, who turned suffering to advantage.
Bear and Forbear
A sympathetic understanding of the trials of other people is essential for getting along.
Music at Midnight
To do one’s duty is to peep into the mystery of life, and taste reward from another world.
Extracts from Literature
A Proper Education
Harriet Smith’s school gave her a grounding in good sense that even Emma Woodhouse could not quite overthrow.
by Jane Austen 1775-1817
Discovery and Invention
The Bully and the Brakesman
A young George Stephenson takes responsibility for the team spirit at Black Callerton mine.