Love, Life & Work by Elbert Hubbard

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Author Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915
Title Love, Life & Work
Being a Book of Opinions Reasonably Good-Natured Concerning How to Attain the Highest Happiness for One's Self with the Least Possible Harm to Others
Alternate Title Love, Life and Work
Note Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Love, Life & Work" by Elbert Hubbard is a philosophical treatise articulated through a series of essays and reflections written in the early 20th century. This work expounds on the delicate balance between personal fulfillment and the ethical considerations of living harmoniously alongside others. Hubbard delves into the complexities of happiness, morality, expression, and the role of religion, offering insights that challenge conventional views and inspire self-reliance as a means to achieve a higher quality of life. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Hubbard's vision of living radiant lives characterized by health, cheerfulness, and freedom from negativity. In the initial chapters, he emphasizes the importance of personal expression and the dangers of repression, while also exploring the tension between the desires of the human spirit and the constraints of societal norms. Through a heartfelt prayer, he outlines his aspiration to uplift humanity by serving as a positive example rather than imposing his beliefs on others. The beginning of the book sets the stage for a profound examination of how individual lives can reflect broader societal changes, a theme that resonates throughout Hubbard's essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
LoC Class BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Subject Conduct of life
Subject Happiness
Category Text
EBook-No. 10417
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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