The Investment of Influence: A Study of Social Sympathy and Service

Name: The Investment of Influence: A Study of Social Sympathy and Service
Author: Newell Dwight Hillis

By Newell Dwight Hillis

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A collection of essays examines how individual character radiates influence and creates an atmosphere that shapes others' lives, arguing that self-culture should be balanced by social sympathy and service. It treats talent as an investment whose returns may benefit society, considers vicarious lives and the moral debt of strength to weakness, and reflects on genius, renown through self-renunciation, and the supremacy of heart over intellect. Several chapters analyze small acts of fidelity, the strategic timing of opportunity, reactive forces in character, and the roles of love and hope in personal and communal growth.

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Newell Dwight Hillis

Newell Dwight Hillis was an American author and clergyman known for his writings on self-culture, character development, and social issues. His notable works include "A Man's Value to Society: Studies in Self Culture and Character," where he explores the importance of individual contribution to society. Hillis also addressed pressing social concerns of his time, as seen in "The Battle of Principles," which examines the anti-slavery movement's moral and rhetorical dimensions. His writings reflect a blend of philosophical inquiry and practical guidance, aiming to inspire readers toward personal and societal improvement.