Best Intentions: Or Reflections And Thoughts For Youth, Maturity, And Age (1824)

By Thomas Boys

Book Overview

Best Intentions: Or Reflections And Thoughts For Youth, Maturity, And Age (1824) is a book written by Thomas Boys, a British author and educator. The book is a collection of essays and reflections on life, morality, and personal growth, aimed at readers of all ages and stages of life. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of education and the virtues of honesty and integrity, to the dangers of vice and the benefits of self-improvement. The book is divided into three parts, each corresponding to a different stage of life: youth, maturity, and age. In the first part, Boys addresses young readers, offering advice on how to develop good habits and values, and how to avoid the pitfalls of youth. He emphasizes the importance of education and encourages young people to cultivate their minds and talents.In the second part, Boys turns his attention to readers in midlife, offering reflections on the challenges and opportunities of this stage of life. He explores themes such as career, family, and personal fulfillment, and encourages readers to stay focused on their goals and values.In the final part of the book, Boys addresses readers in their later years, offering reflections on aging, mortality, and the meaning of life. He encourages readers to stay engaged with the world and to continue learning and growing, even in old age.Overall, Best Intentions is a thoughtful and inspiring book that offers readers of all ages and backgrounds valuable insights into life, morality, and personal growth. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165378744
• ISBN13: 9781165378746
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"