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“If there is any better way to teach virtue than by practicing it, I do not know it.”

Quote by Elbert Hubbard

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Selected Writings of Elbert Hubbard ...

This compilation includes a variety of works by Elbert Hubbard, a prominent writer and philosopher of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The writings delve into the nature of human character, the pursuit of wisdom, and the importance of personal growth and ethical living. more

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Elbert Hubbard was a prominent writer, publisher, and philosopher. He is best known for his magazine 'The Roycroft Studio' and his autobiography 'My Life and Work'. Hubbard's works emphasized the importance of craftsmanship, simple living, and self-improvement. more

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