Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 113 Wilson, Woodrow 1856 1924 United States President (1913-1921) Wilson, Thomas Woodrow Wilson, T. W. (Thomas Woodrow) When a Man Comes to Himself Jennifer Godwin and Jose Menendez "When a Man Comes to Himself" by Woodrow Wilson is a philosophical essay written in the early 20th century. It explores the transformative experience a man undergoes when he comes to an awareness of his true self and purpose in life. The book reflects on the psychological and spiritual journey of self-discovery, emphasizing that this awakening can occur at various points in life and is essential for personal growth and responsibility. In the essay, Wilson discusses how a man finds his true place in the world through experiences that challenge his self-absorption and illuminate his capacities beyond mere personal ambition. He posits that true satisfaction arises not from self-indulgence, but from dedicating oneself to the service of others, encapsulating the idea that a meaningful life is grounded in relationships and responsibilities within a community. Through various examples, Wilson illustrates that the realization of one's powers and the commitment to unselfish love or service leads to a fulfilling existence. Ultimately, the essay serves as a reflection on the necessity of moral purpose and connection in achieving a contented life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Conduct of life BJ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Psychiatry/Psychology Category: Philosophy & Ethics 54062 2025-07-02T13:16:15.683669 text/html 53941 2021-10-17T07:35:47 text/html 285093 2025-07-02T13:16:17.420166 application/epub+zip 284325 2025-07-02T13:16:16.071674 application/epub+zip 85635 2025-07-02T13:16:15.860658 application/epub+zip 310610 2025-07-02T13:16:18.684633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 299842 2025-07-02T13:16:17.226126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101475 2022-09-03T05:43:28.407107 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 46800 2025-07-02T13:16:15.578638 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46571 2021-10-17T07:39:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18490 2025-07-02T13:16:18.808146 application/rdf+xml 12538 2025-07-02T13:16:15.940657 image/jpeg 2082 2025-07-02T13:16:15.901638 image/jpeg 17961 2021-10-17T07:39:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 270679 2021-10-17T07:40:21 application/octet-stream application/zip 271456 2025-07-02T13:16:15.693648 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