| Author |
Cope, Henry Frederick, 1870-1923 |
| Title |
Levels of Living
Essays on Everyday Ideals
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Levels of Living" by Henry Frederick Cope is a collection of essays on everyday ideals written in the early 20th century. This work explores the spiritual and moral dimensions of life, emphasizing the importance of character, service, and personal fulfillment over material success. Cope's reflections invite readers to examine their values and the deeper meanings behind their daily actions. The opening portion introduces the premise that true richness in life is found not in material possessions but in spiritual ideals and the depth of one's character. Cope uses Jesus as a central figure to illustrate how the fulfillment found in serving others far surpasses the fleeting satisfaction of material wealth. He asserts that understanding life's higher purposes leads to genuine happiness and meaningful living, urging readers to find joy and inspiration in service and the unseen spiritual wealth that surrounds them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
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| Subject |
Conduct of life
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18712 |
| Release Date |
Jun 29, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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