Character - The Grandest Thing in the World
Enriched edition.By Orison Swett Marden
Length2h 24m
About this audiobook
Orison Swett Marden's book 'Character - The Grandest Thing in the World' is a profound exploration of the significance of character in shaping one's life and success. Written in a straightforward and insightful style, Marden delves into the importance of moral character, integrity, and virtue in achieving personal growth and fulfillment. Drawing from philosophical and ethical principles, the book provides practical advice on developing one's character to navigate life's challenges with grace and dignity. Marden's literary context is rooted in the self-help and spiritual literature of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making this book a valuable contribution to the genre. Through thought-provoking anecdotes and reflective passages, Marden inspires readers to strive for excellence and moral excellence in all aspects of their lives. Orison Swett Marden's own experiences as a successful businessman and motivational speaker undoubtedly influenced the writing of this book, as he imparts wisdom gained from his own journey to inspire others. 'Character - The Grandest Thing in the World' is a timeless and invaluable read, recommended for anyone seeking to cultivate their inner strength and lead a fulfilling life based on integrity and ethical values.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (154)
Includes Amazon, Goodreads, LibraryThing
GenreSelf-Help
Length2 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Wisdom & Empowerment: The Orison Swett Marden Edition (18 Books in One Volume)
2TIMOTHY'S QUEST (Children's Book)
3Commentary on Genesis (Complete Edition)
4Ben Pepper (Musaicum Christmas Specials)
5THE LEATHERWOOD GOD
Show all chaptersShow less
6Introduction
7Synopsis
8Historical Context
9Chapter I. A Grand Character
10Chapter II. The Light Bearers
11Chapter III. The Great-Hearted
12Chapter IV. A North-Star Course
13Chapter V. Intrepidity of Spirit
14Chapter VI. “A Fragment of the Rock of Ages”
15Chapter VII. The Wealth of the Commonwealth
16Chapter VIII. The Apollo Belvidere and the Venus di Milo
17Chapter IX. Cultivating the Growth of Man-Timber
18Analysis
19Reflection
20Memorable Quotes
How to Speak In Public, The Art of Public Speaking & The Manual of Public SpeakingOrison Swett Marden, J. Berg Esenwein, Henry Dickson, Dale Carnegie33h 31m4.2 (17)$1.99 · $0.00
THE MIRACLES OF RIGHT THOUGHTOrison Swett Marden7h 57m4.3 (263)$1.99 · $0.00
Wisdom & Empowerment: The Orison Swett Marden Edition (18 Books in One Volume)Orison Swett Marden139h 39m4.6 (13)$1.99 · $0.00
EVERY MAN A KINGOrison Swett Marden4h 59m4.2 (1.7K)$1.99 · $0.00
THRIFTOrison Swett Marden2h 41m4.3 (36)$1.99 · $0.00
HE CAN WHO THINKS HE CAN & OTHER BOOKS ON SUCCESSOrison Swett Marden5h 54m4.6 (1.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
Die Macht des GedankensOrison Swett Marden4h 53m4.2 (83)$10 · $0.00
Speaking in PublicOrison Swett Marden, J. Berg Esenwein, Henry Dickson, Dale Carnegie33h 30m4.1 (142)$1.99 · $0.00
Every Man A King - The Might In Mind-Mastery (Unabridged) (Annotated)Orison Swett Marden4h 57m4.2 (408)$2 · $0.00
An Iron Will, He Can Who Thinks He Can & Pushing To The Front (Wisdom & Empowerment Series) (Annotated)Orison Swett Marden35h 20m$2 · $0.00
Peace, Power & Plenty (Unabridged) (Annotated)Orison Swett Marden7h 16m4.6 (12)$2 · $0.00
Wisdom & Empowerment: The Orison Swett Marden Edition (18 Books in One Volume) (Annotated)Orison Swett Marden139h 39m4.1 (18)$2 · $0.00
He Can Who Thinks He Can, and Other Papers on Success in Life (Annotated)Orison Swett Marden5h 58m4.5 (176)$2 · $0.00
How They Succeeded: Life Stories of Successful Men Told by ThemselvesOrison Swett Marden7h 30m3.7 (62)$1 · $0.00
BE GOOD TO YOURSELFOrison Swett Marden6h 27m4.5 (36)$1 · $0.00
Wisdom & Empowerment: The Orison Swett Marden Edition (18 Books in One Volume)Orison Swett Marden136h 13m4.5 (15)$1 · $0.00
The Victorious AttitudeOrison Swett Marden4h 27m4.1 (290)$2 · $0.00
The Miracles of Right Thought (Unabridged) (Annotated)Orison Swett Marden7h 57m4.6 (12)$2 · $0.00
HE CAN WHO THINKS HE CAN & OTHER BOOKS ON SUCCESS (Annotated)Orison Swett Marden5h 59m4.6 (13)$2 · $0.00
Learning to PrayJames Martin13h 24m4.5 (3.4K)$33 · $0.00
Truth Without ApologyAcharya Prashant6h 41m4.8 (2.2K)$18 · $0.00
Autism Out Loud: the instant New York Times Bestseller. Moving Stories and Parenting Lessons Learned from Three Mothers of Children with AutismKate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, Adrian Wood8h 41m4.8 (2.1K)$26 · $0.00
The StepsSylvester Stallone9h 4m4.8 (635)$29 · $0.00
Swayam Ki AwaazPrem Rawat8h 34m4.7 (1.1K)$26 · $0.00
Forever BoyKate Swenson9h 27m4.7 (5K)$29 · $0.00
You Are Worth ItKyle Carpenter, Don Yaeger8h 53m4.7 (4.8K)$29 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
Finding MeViola Davis9h 15m4.6 (256.4K)$29 · $0.00
Spiritual AnatomyDaaji Kamlesh D. Patel9h 47m4.7 (319)$29 · $0.00
The Dangerous Truth about Today’s MarijuanaLaura Stack CSP, MBA9h 57m4.7 (385)$20 · $0.00
The Gospel according to Spiritualism (Translated)Allan Kardec14h 39m4.6 (3.9K)$5.70 · $0.00
Birdie & HarlowTaylor Wolfe7h 50m4.6 (6.5K)$26 · $0.00
CrossroadsKaleb Dahlgren7h 56m4.6 (4.9K)$26 · $0.00
Life on the BridgeKaelynn Partlow5h 40m4.6 (1.1K)$24 · $0.00
Keep Your Love OnDanny Silk9h 4m4.6 (8.1K)$10 · $0.00
The Tao of Joy Every DayDerek Lin10h 24m4.6 (762)$20 · $0.00
UndividedVicky Beeching9h 2m4.6 (1.3K)$29 · $0.00
HE CAN WHO THINKS HE CAN & OTHER BOOKS ON SUCCESSOrison Swett Marden5h 54m4.6 (1.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
Level UpRob Dial7h 42m4.6 (3.3K)$26 · $0.00
You may also like
Be ExceptionalJoe Navarro, Toni Sciarra Poynter9h 11m4.0 (1.3K)$29 · $0.00
Wallace D. Wattles: The Science of Being GreatWallace D. Wattles3h 16m4.2 (3.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
You CanGeorge Mattew Adams3h 18m4.2 (4.4K)$4 · $0.00
The Art of Money Getting (Annotated)P. T. Barnum3h 1m4.3 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
He Can Who Thinks He Can (Annotated)Orison Swett Marden5h 11m4.6 (1.2K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Science of Getting RichWallace D. Wattles2h 6m4.1 (63K)$15 · $0.00
Hello, FearsMichelle Poler6h 9m4.3 (2.4K)$17
A Mission Statement for Your LifeStephen R. Covey3h 44m4.1 (282)$21 · $0.00
Pushing to the FrontOrison Swett Marden32h 45m4.3 (2.5K)$1 · $0.00
How to Master the Art of Selling Financial ServicesTom Hopkins3h 48m4.5 (408)$20
Your Forces and How to Use ThemChristian D. Larson7h 38m4.3 (842)$1.20 · $0.00
The Science of Being GreatWallace D. Wattles3h 6m4.3 (3K)$2 · $0.00
The Attitude AdvantageJasper Livingstone9h 38m4.0 (1.5K)$7
Handy Smurf's Invention Gone Wrong 灵灵的神奇机器Peyo12m$6 · $0.00
How to Get on in the World: A Ladder to Practical SuccessA. R. Calhoun7h 21m$2 · $0.00
I Think I Just Became the Boss - How to Start Managing People, Delegate, Give Feedback, and Stop Trying to Do Everything YourselfMax Paradox8h4.8 (11)$7.80 · $0.00
What Are the Odds of Becoming a Black Belt?Steve Pavlina11m$3 · $0.00
Texas Firefighter Entrance Exam Study Guide 2026/2027Anselm Pruett18h 21m$22
Turn Your Passion into ProfitOwen J. Kim4h 31m$4 · $0.00
I Became the Boss, and Now Everyone Wants Something - How to Move from Coworker to Manager, Delegate Work, and Handle Difficult Conversations Without Pretending to Know EverythingMax Paradox4h$7.80 · $0.00