Samuel Smiles

George Stephenson did not invent the steam engine, that was due to Newcomen and later to James Watt. He did not invent the steam locomotive, that was due to a number of people including Cugnot, Trevithick and others. He did not invent the Railway....

Samuel Smiles was a Scottish author and government reformer, but he concluded that more progress would come from new attitudes than from new laws. He wrote popular articles and books on his theories; ways people could help themselves overcome their...

"Self-Help" by Samuel Smiles is a seminal work in the genre of personal development and self-improvement literature. Originally published in 1859, it remains influential to this day. The book espouses the idea of self-reliance, hard work, and...

"Thrift" by Samuel Smiles is a classic self-help book originally published in 1875. In this work, Smiles emphasizes the importance of frugality, diligence, and self-discipline in achieving personal success and financial stability. He explores the...