Smiles' new work, which is now available in German translation, is titled "Character"; we would like to call it a household treasure of wisdom, in the sense that it shows every person how to connect their actions and creations, preparing them through thoughtful thinking and feeling, with the highest purposes of our existence. Character is one of the greatest driving forces in the world. In its noblest embodiments, it allows us to recognize the highest forms of human nature, as it shows us humanity in its best form. Samuel Smiles writes in this work about the influence of character, the power of home, work, courage, self-control, duty, manners and art, the school of experience, the partnership in marriage, and other topics. This book is a.