Stop! A Handy Monitor, Pocket Conscience and Portable Guardian against the World, the Flesh and the Devil

Name: Stop! A Handy Monitor, Pocket Conscience and Portable Guardian against the World, the Flesh and the Devil
Author: Nathan Dane Urner

By Nathan Dane Urner

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A brisk manual of practical moral counsel offering short, pointed admonitions on vocational choice, personal deportment, love, money, habit formation, judging others, recreation, domestic relations, business conduct, and everyday speech and action. Each section delivers direct guidance intended to curb impulsive behavior, promote deliberation, and emphasize honesty, self-control, and industry. The work pairs concise rules and warnings against dishonesty or quackery with encouragement to master fundamentals, persist in chosen pursuits, and align ambition with capacity.

About the Author

Nathan Dane Urner

Nathan Dane Urner was an American author known for his unique contributions to self-help and social etiquette literature in the late 19th century. His notable works include "Never: A Hand-Book for the Uninitiated and Inexperienced Aspirants to Refined Society's Giddy Heights and Glittering Attainments," which offers guidance on navigating the complexities of high society, and "Stop! A Handy Monitor, Pocket Conscience and Portable Guardian against the World, the Flesh and the Devil," a moral compass for individuals seeking to maintain their integrity in a challenging world. Urner's writings reflect the social norms and aspirations of his time, providing insight into the cultural landscape of the era.