Back in 1852, a young man wrote Scottish writer, historian, and educator Thomas Carlyle asking for suggestions on books to read. A small Scottish provincial newspaper published Carlyle’s response. In his response, Carlyle advises the young man to stay away from fluff, study history, and read about ideas he’s curious about. Moreover, Carlyle encourages the young […]| The Art of Manliness
In Ephesians 4:26, the Apostle Paul advises his readers: “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.” The advice that people drew out of this verse — that you should never go to bed angry — became a tenet in the West. The idea wasn’t that anger itself […]| The Art of Manliness
Sure, you're going through a rough spot in your life. Take solace in the fact that it's only temporary.| The Art of Manliness
When is it okay for a man to display his emotions through crying?| The Art of Manliness
Inspired individuals can and do make a difference everyday. Live a meaningful life and make a difference.| The Art of Manliness
An excerpt from a 1948 issue of Varsity Magazine about how to win over your gal's parents when you meet them for the first time.| The Art of Manliness
Dating advice, and how to win over her family, circa 1944.| The Art of Manliness
Editor’s note: The following excerpt on “Advice to the Newly Married” comes from The Business of Life by Frank Crane, published in 1920. Now, young folks, you’re just fresh married, you’re as happy as June-bugs, life seems one infinite, rimless custard pie, and Messrs. Joy and Gladness, so to speak, seem to have moved in […]| The Art of Manliness
One tradition that has been slowly fading away from Western society is asking a woman's father for his daughter's hand in marriage before the actual marriage proposal| The Art of Manliness
Sociologists have identified three phases that constitute a proper rite of passage: separation, transition, and re-incorporation.| The Art of Manliness
Many people have, throughout their lives, experienced varying degrees of existential angst: the feeling of being some combination of unmoored, bored, anxious, restless, depressed, lost, isolated, and/or alienated, and simply wondering what it’s all about. For many too, these feelings of existential angst have been exacerbated over the past pandemic-burdened year. Yet, heightened though these […]| The Art of Manliness
When your kid marries, you not only gain another family member, you gain a new role: father-in-law. It’s not a role that gets much celebration or attention. If we culturally mention in-laws at all, it tends to be in terms of unwanted meddling. But a father-in-law can play a positive, supportive role in the life […]| The Art of Manliness
It has long been observed that societies seem to oscillate between periods of peace and plenty, and periods of conflict and hardship.| The Art of Manliness
