Maxims And Directions For Youth

Maxims and Directions for Youth: On a Variety of Important and Interesting Subjects is a book written by John Thornton and originally published in 1811. The book is a collection of advice and guidance aimed at young people, covering a wide range of topics that are intended to help them navigate the challenges of life and become successful and responsible adults.The book is divided into sections, each of which focuses on a different area of life. These sections include topics such as education, morality, religion, health, and social conduct. Within each section, Thornton provides a series of maxims and directions that offer practical advice and guidance on how to live a fulfilling and successful life.The advice provided in the book is grounded in traditional values and principles, such as honesty, hard work, and respect for others. Thornton emphasizes the importance of developing good habits and avoiding bad ones, and he stresses the need for self-discipline and self-control.Despite being written over 200 years ago, Maxims and Directions for Youth remains relevant today. The book offers timeless wisdom and practical advice that can help young people navigate the challenges of life and become responsible, successful adults. It is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with young people.Calculated For Private Families And Schools.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.