"The Price of a Soul" by William Jennings Bryan is a thought-provoking exploration of morality that considers if gaining riches is worth the potential cost of one's soul. Taken from a series of speeches from the early 1900s, the book considers the value of a person's soul versus how important materials and riches are. The central idea revolves around figuring out what is truly important. Bryan encourages the reader to think about how decisions affect their ethics and beliefs. Looking closely at the work lives of professionals like journalists, lawyers, and teachers, the book highlights how chasing money can easily lead someone to act against their core values. Through stories and examples, the book shines a light on how placing stuff over character hurts both society and the individual. The address serves as a call to chase after higher goals, reminding people to think hard about their choices and the lasting importance of moral responsibility.
The Price of a Soul
By William Jennings Bryan
In a world obsessed with wealth, discover whether fame and fortune are truly worth risking the most valuable part of yourself.
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About the AuthorWilliam Jennings Bryan was an American lawyer, orator, and politician. He was a dominant force in the Democratic Party, running three times as the party's nominee for President of the United States in the 1896, 1900, and 1908 elections. He served in the House of Representatives from 1891 to 1895 and as the Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1915. Because of his faith in the wisdom of the common people, Bryan was often called "the Great Commoner", and because of his rhetorical power and early fame as the youngest presidential candidate, "the Boy Orator".
William Jennings Bryan was an American lawyer, orator, and politician. He was a dominant force in the Democratic Party, running three times as the party's nominee for President of the United States in the 1896, 1900, and 1908 elections. He served in the House of Representatives from 1891 to 1895 and as the Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1915. Because of his faith in the wisdom of the common people, Bryan was often called "the Great Commoner", and because of his rhetorical power and early fame as the youngest presidential candidate, "the Boy Orator".
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