The original inspiration for his most famous essay, «Acres of Diamonds», occurred in 1869 when Conwell was traveling in the Middle East. The central idea of the work is that one need not look elsewhere for opportunity, achievement, or fortune—the resources to achieve all good things are present in one's own community. This theme is developed by an introductory anecdote, credited by Conwell to an Arab guide, about a man who wanted to find diamonds so badly that he sold his property and went...
The original inspiration for his most famous essay, «Acres of Diamonds», occurred in 1869 when Conwell was traveling in the Middle East. The central idea of the work is that one need not look elsewhere for opportunity, achievement, or fortune—the resources to achieve all good things are present in one's own community. This theme is developed by an introductory anecdote, credited by Conwell to an Arab guide, about a man who wanted to find diamonds so badly that he sold his property and went...
A Compendium on the Soul is a spiritual essay that explores the connections between soul and body, and between external stimuli and their inner comprehension. The author focuses on the understanding of perception, where bodily awareness correlates with the immaterial human intellect to form the basis of his philosophy.
"A Compendium on the Soul" by Avicenna (translated by Edward Abbott Van Dyck). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that...
"Angelic Wisdom Concerning the Divine Love and the Divine Wisdom" by Emanuel Swedenborg (translated by John C. Ager). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and...