Jean-Baptiste-Henri Dominique Lacordaire was, according to the Catholic Encyclopaedia, ‘the greatest pulpit orator of the nineteenth century’.
He ended his life in charge of the military school of Sorèze, inculcating manliness, patriotism and religion.
Many young men sought his advice. Having read all his letters to them, I have distilled his advice into these seventy directions for degenerates under seven categories:
I. Reading
II. Virtue
III. Community
IV. Prayer
V. Raising children
VI. Chastity and fornication
VII. Going gaily in the dark
Each category offers ten truths to improve your life.