Project Gutenberg 2008-01-23 Public domain in the USA. 148 Bryan, William Jennings 1860 1925 The Price of a Soul Produced by Andrew Sly "The Price of a Soul" by William Jennings Bryan is a philosophical address that reflects on the moral implications of one's choices, particularly in relation to wealth and the soul's value. Written in the early 20th century, the book was presented originally at various events, including law school banquets and commencement ceremonies. The central theme examines the eternal question posed by Christ, "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?" Bryan argues that the soul's worth supersedes material gain, prompting readers to evaluate their priorities and ethical choices. In this address, Bryan delves into various professions and aspects of life, exploring how temptations related to wealth can lead individuals to compromise their integrity and moral compass. He addresses the moral responsibilities of journalists, lawyers, business professionals, and educators, emphasizing that the pursuit of money should never supersede the commitment to service and ethical standards. By using historical examples and parables, Bryan illustrates the dangers of prioritizing material wealth over one's character and obligations to society. Ultimately, he challenges individuals and nations alike to aspire to higher ideals and to recognize the greater purpose behind their actions, making a compelling case for the intrinsic value of the soul in a materialistic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Soul BD Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 78864 2025-08-10T07:19:36.051931 text/html 75254 2021-01-03T06:45:46 text/html 102492 2025-08-10T07:19:39.561911 application/epub+zip 101251 2025-08-10T07:19:37.481934 application/epub+zip 96815 2025-08-10T07:19:36.540946 application/epub+zip 188903 2025-08-10T07:19:41.121910 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181746 2025-08-10T07:19:39.038905 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149820 2022-09-11T09:52:15.095020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 73573 2025-08-10T07:19:35.757922 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 73385 2021-01-03T06:45:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18544 2025-08-10T07:19:41.237920 application/rdf+xml 12118 2025-08-10T07:19:37.024947 image/jpeg 3276 2025-08-10T07:19:36.783935 image/jpeg 32759 2021-01-03T06:45:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 27372 2021-01-03T06:45:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 99725 2025-08-10T07:19:36.062919 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia