Self Help with Illustrations of Conduct and Perseverance

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Focusing on Victorian values, the author emphasizes the importance of hard work, character, thrift, and duty through his didactic writings. His most renowned work, Self-Help, lays the foundation for these principles, which are further explored in his subsequent books. Smiles' writings advocate for personal responsibility and self-improvement, reflecting the era's belief in the transformative power of diligence and moral integrity.