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Thrift
Author: Samuel Smiles
Hard cover in fair condition. Some wear and tear to the cover. First edition (1875).
Thrift by Samuel Smiles is a Victorian moral treatise that argues for frugality, self-discipline, and prudent financial management as essential foundations of personal character and social progress. Drawing on historical examples, anecdotes, and biographies, Smiles contends that careful use of resources, saving, and industry enable individuals to achieve independence while strengthening families, communities, and nations. The book frames thrift not merely as economy of money but as a broader ethic encompassing time, effort, and moral restraint. Consistent with Smiles’s wider philosophy, Thrift promotes the belief that personal responsibility and steady perseverance are key drivers of prosperity and moral improvement.
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