Thank you for viewing this product. This is a set of two books from Samuel Smiles' world-renowned series (translated by Hitoshi Takeuchi): ❶ Self-Help: Life Can Only Be Opened by Your Own Hands! There is a saying that "To become a capable person in any job, three things are essential: talent, study, and action." In business, using your head and putting your passion into practice is the key to success. Even if something seems ordinary and boring, if you do your assigned work properly, the rest of your life will be that much more wonderful. "Heaven helps those who help themselves." This book, based on the spirit of self-reliance and independence, has, to this day, inspired people around the world and given them a light of hope. Along with "Self-Help," Smiles' two great masterpieces! How to live life... An immortal philosophy on how to make the most of yourself! ❷ Thrift: A Theory of Self You cannot measure a person's life by the length of time they have lived. You should consider the length of life by what achievements they have left and what they have thought. The more you do work that is useful for yourself and others, and the more you think and are moved, the more you can truly be said to be alive. A person who is lazy and useless, no matter how long they live, is only just breathing. #Mikasa Shobo #Hitoshi Takeuchi #Society #AST's Educational Books ※ I am also selling other books. ▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩ ● Condition of the books ▪ Cover Some creasing on the corners and edges (photos 3-7), and noticeable creasing and scratches on the cover of ❷ (photo 9). Otherwise, there is no noticeable damage, and although not in excellent condition, they are in a clean state. ▪ Body ❶ has slight yellowing and markings with a highlighter on pages 18, 19, and 23 (photos 10, 11), and stains and folded corners on the bottom of ❶ (photos 6, 8, 12). Otherwise, there is no noticeable damage, and they are in a clean state, with no problems for reading. However, as these are used items, those looking for perfection or items in new condition may want to refrain from purchasing. ● Packaging and Shipping They will be placed in an OPP bag (rain protection), wrapped in cushioning material, and shipped via Mercari delivery. We are waiting for your purchase if you can understand and agree that these are used items and have been stored at home. (Immediate purchase is welcome) If you have any other concerns or questions, please feel free to ask.