"The secret of happiness is in knowing this: that we live by the law of expenditure. We find greatest joy, not in getting, but in expressing what we are."| The Art of Manliness
Editor’s Note: This is a guest article by Michael Magnus. It may seem like sewing is an exclusively feminine pursuit (outside the tailoring profession), but dating back to the Paleolithic age, rudimentary sewing techniques were a vital necessity for staying alive. Sewing isn’t just about making decorative doilies, but also knowing how to quickly stitch something […]| The Art of Manliness
I found this poem in a book on public speaking from 1900. While it was written for young boys, it’s just as applicable to young men. Hard work, dedication, and resiliency are all qualities we should try to develop in our sons and in ourselves. Boys Wanted Boys of spirit, boys of will, Boys of […]| The Art of Manliness
This post originally appeared in the Art Of Manliness ‘Trunk’ – a collection of cool stuff we find while wandering the vast deserts of the world wide web. After Christian Chensvold received a handwritten note from author Tom Wolfe, complete with Wolfe’s manly signature, he was inspired to improve his handwriting and create his own […]| The Art of Manliness
These famous speeches lifted hearts in dark times, gave hope, inspired brave feats & changed the course of history.| The Art of Manliness