The Price of a Soul

Name: The Price of a Soul
Author: William Jennings Bryan

By William Jennings Bryan

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The address argues that the worth of the soul outweighs all worldly gains, using Christ's rhetorical question to frame the moral choice between material success and spiritual integrity. It treats the soul as an ongoing, practical concern and locates many temptations in the pursuit of money, which is beneficial as a tool but harmful when it becomes master. The speaker proposes that legitimate earnings must correspond to the service one renders to society, treats inheritance as an extension of earned obligation, defends the dignity of labor, and rejects fixed monetary limits on honest accumulation while warning against compromising conscience for wealth.

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William Jennings Bryan

William Jennings Bryan was an influential American orator, politician, and writer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his advocacy of populism and progressive reforms, he served as a three-time Democratic presidential candidate. Bryan's literary contributions reflect his deep engagement with moral and social issues of his time. His notable works include "In His Image," which explores themes of spirituality and ethics, and "The Price of a Soul," which delves into the moral implications of wealth and power. Through his writings, Bryan sought to inspire social change and promote a vision of a more equitable society.