Lost wealth may be replaced by industry, lost knowledge by study, lost health by temperance or medicine, but lost time is gone forever.
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Character is property. It is the noblest of possessions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Character is more valuable than material possessions.
In this quote, Samuel Smiles emphasizes the importance of character as a fundamental aspect of one's identity and worth. Unlike material wealth, which can be transient and superficial, character represents a person's integrity, values, and moral fiber, making it an invaluable possession that defines true nobility and respect in society.
Themes
CharacterPropertyNobilityPossessionsIntegrity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development.
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