In speaking of the influence of companions, I said that a man tends to imitate the persons by whom he is surrounded| The Art of Manliness
Character is one of the greatest motive powers in the world. In its noblest embodiments, it exemplifies human nature in its highest forms, for it exhibits man at his best.| The Art of Manliness
Alumunus Football By Grantland Rice Bill Jones had been the shining star upon his college team, His tackling was ferocious and his bucking was a dream; When husky William tucked the ball beneath his brawny arm They had a special man to ring the ambulance alarm. Bill had the speed—Bill had the weight—the nerve to […]| The Art of Manliness
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
An excerpt on the power of small miracles from the 1922 book The Friend on the Road, by John Henry Jowett.| The Art of Manliness
