2 Quotes & Sayings By John Maurice Clark

John Maurice Clark was born in 1855 in London, England, and died in 1916. His early education was provided by private tutors and he attended The City of London School. In 1879, he entered the banking industry and became a partner in the firm of Owen, Clark and Company. Clark remained at the bank until 1888 when he retired to concentrate on his literary work. Clark's first published book was "The Barman's Manual" (1887) which detailed the business practices and social interactions of bar owners and their staffs Read more

It was followed by "London: A Guide-book for Travellers" (1888), "Kinema: The Portrayal of Life" (1889), "The Science of Success" (1895) and "The Old Club-house: Its Manners and Customs" (1910). The latter two books were his most popular successes as they were intended as guides for club members. Clark wrote over forty books during his lifetime, but it is believed that fewer than twenty were actually published. Some titles included: His work "How to Win Friends and Influence People" has been translated into many languages and has sold well over 25 million copies worldwide.