Samuel Smiles
새뮤얼 스마일스
1812–1904
Scottish doctor, journalist and reformer whose book Self-Help became one of the best-selling books of the 19th century. It opens with 'Heaven helps those who help themselves' and tells the true stories of ordinary people who rose by their own effort.
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Self-Help
자조론
Educational content, not financial advice.
Back to Money classicsReading Samuel Smiles in English: quick answers
- Who was Samuel Smiles?
- Samuel Smiles (1812–1904): Scottish doctor, journalist and reformer whose book Self-Help became one of the best-selling books of the 19th century. It opens with 'Heaven helps those who help themselves' and tells the true stories of ordinary people who rose by their own effort.
- What can I read by Samuel Smiles on SeoJae Story?
- Self-Help, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English original.
- Is Samuel Smiles hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the advice, stories and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a short “What this means for your money” card that applies the idea to life today, and you can tap any word for its meaning. Educational content, not financial advice.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.