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Samuel Smiles

Samuel Smiles (1812 - 1904) was author of "Self-Help," born in Haddington. He was bred to medicine, and professed it for a time, but abandoned it for literary and other work. He wrote the "Life of George Stephenson" in 1857, followed by "Self-Help" two years after.

Wisdom & Quotes

  • A place for everything and everything in its place.
- Thrift

John William Burgon

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